gauge install?

[Massm35a2]

Installed oil pressure gauge today. 50psi idle when cold. Warmed up 20psi idle, 40 at speed.

I also got a temp guage, where can I install the probe? I don't want to affect the glow cycle or warm up cycle by removing any of the senders. Is there a sender just for the idiot light that I could get rid of?

Thanks for any help

 

[ragedracer]

Installed oil pressure gauge today. 50psi idle when cold. Warmed up 20psi idle, 40 at speed.

I also got a temp guage, where can I install the probe? I don't want to affect the glow cycle or warm up cycle by removing any of the senders. Is there a sender just for the idiot light that I could get rid of?

Thanks for any help

My oil pressure is ~70 psi idle when cold, warmed up 40psi idle, 60 at speed. 60k miles for reference.


I removed the dummy light sender for the temp gauge. Its located on the side of driver side head near the front, just behind the alternator. Almost even with the glow plugs.

 

[Massm35a2]

Thanks, looks like the temp guage will be going in next weekend

 

[ragedracer]

Thanks, looks like the temp guage will be going in next weekend

Quick tip - If its a mechanical gauge, DO NOT REMOVE THE "CABLE" FROM THE GAUGE.

Its filled with ether. If you take it off, you ruined it! You have to figure out how to get it through the dash, then through the firewall, etc all in one shot.

 

[Armada]

Keep the idiot temp light. The sensor for that is in the drivers side head at the rear. There is another passage with a plate over it in the same spot on the pass side head. Go to the dealership and order the cover with the threaded opening in it and a gasket and put it on the pass side head. Run your temp gauge probe from there. After installing, start the truck and loosen the probe and bleed any air out then retighten.
Hard to see but picture shows where the probe is at, and the other shows a good location for mounting the gauge.
Do a search, this topic has been discussed before.