Install Oil Pressure Sending Unit in Big Block Chevy w/out Hit’n HEADERS!!!

[@rjwearelindfors904]

Hej! You showed on a googl search. Your vid is crazy clear! I'm going nuts trying to find oil pressure SENSOR; 3 wire, 3+" long; needed to buy $20 extra long 1•1/16 socket. Problem is in '92 Pacearrow MH, 454 TBI, that stops running in mid street, but only when it's hot outside. (That cost $1700 to get out of Police Impound.) I thot maybe fuel pump, in tank, but no one in entire San Fernando Valley, CA, will change it + it seems to make sound. As another commenter said, the sensor may cut fuel pump as "safety" feature. (So damn many electronics that can screw up running + the ECU.)(Never run anything newer than 1970.) I've changed all topside sensors, including O`2. Oil pressure pegs, so maybe Sensor. At age 83 can't crawl under anymore (esp on street). Maybe Jiffy Lube will be kind enuf to wrench it, if easy to get to. (They're the only place with a pit anymore.) Also do you know where is the Fuel Pump Switch? (I used to have '70 El Cam 454, factory 450hp, w Al heads, sorry to have sold; cars better than Stock Ex. + I had other muscle cars; do you need couple of 3 barrels?) NOTE: •Never use GASKET SEALER on threads. I use Cu loaded thread sealer on spark plugs & Milspec SS sealer on oil/water/fuel. NPT are tapered to seal themselves, maybe. Your headers are probably ALUMINA sprayed, not made from Al. •You could unthread front plug with Blaster spray +Time +3ft Breaker bar. • It's not an oil pressure REGULATOR, but a sensor. (ALL >OLDer = < WORDer.)🙄

[@robertangell7926]

Thanks for vid really helped me😀

[@OldGuyzGarage]

You are Welcome I’m glad it helped! 😎👍

[@davidmccorkindale6968]

Thnk u for video still I'm sticking both in like this vid and Oil pressure Macanical

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Ok 👍

[@StanBenson-yg7ox]

How about these new big block 2010 model where do you hook into the block to hook up oil pressure gauge?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Hi Stan I’m not familiar with brand new big blocks doing that but thx for info!

[@happyhippr]

nice video. good detail. thanks!

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Hi Caleb, Thank You So Much for Your Nice Comments and Watching Our Channel We Really Appreciate Your Support!!! 😊👍. We Look Forward to Sharing More Cool Car & Truck Videos With You!!! Thanks Again!

[@JMAGG]

I have a gen 5 496 bbc is that area still good to get the oil pressure? I have mine in the back like you showed but it keeps melting.. thanks

[@OldGuyzGarage]

It should be there! no issues with heat!

[@blainelogg6711]

I have a 350 small block on my 1980 GMC Sierra and my oil pressure sending unit is located in the back by the distributor and I can’t tighten it because the block is in the way

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Is it loose or leaking?

[@HairBandDan]

Just a question will this work for my application headers with z bar

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Yes it should work with Z bar as well! 😎👍

[@Bgbarber90]

Can you get both adapter fittings at Home Depot?

[@Bgbarber90]

If so what are the sizes??

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Yes I did if not Ace Hardware! Or Lowe’s

[@abdulla3785]

Hello Good work man! Can you give me that Oil pressure sending Unit part number sir ??? need one

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you Abdula really appreciate it. I purchased the oil pressure sending unit at O’Reillys Auto Parts and purchased the 90 Degree plumbing fitting at Home Depot! Thx for watching! 😎👍

[@Roadglide911]

Lucks like mine

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Nice please attach a pic!

[@pattyoneill91]

Hey does that oil send system have something to do with the in tank fuel pump? I heard there's an oil pressure switch, it's like a safety that if the oil pressure stops it stops the fuel pump in the tank so if you crash, you know, it's not just spraying fuel every where. Is that true? I just changed the motor mounted fuel pump on my gen v 454 on my RV and I'm still not getting any fuel from the tank.. I'm just trying to slowly figure out where the problem is, desperately hoping it's not the tank fuel pump. I hope it's just something else. Anyway, yea, so is this oil sending unit tied in to that at all?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Mine is not. But I suppose a newer application could be linked for safety!

[@michaelrepanti8049]

That's great on a automatic car. Pain in the ASS on a stick car

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Hi Michael, thx for watching! Working on Cars or Trucks is Never Easy! Lol 😎👍

[@alexcortez3357]

who drives a stick anymore? lol 4L80 stage 3 manual valve body FTW

[@michaelrepanti8049]

@@alexcortez3357 I do 70 Nova SS 427 / 468 - 650 Hp Muncie M-22 Rock Crusher Trans PS a Stick is also today's anti theft device LOL

[@LowerMichigan248]

Wrong location as that spot won't give you a true oil pressure. The appropriate spot is on the back drivers side of the block

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thx for the Tip Steve rest assured no Nut was harmed in the filming of this video! 😎👍