johnnyb1
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I'm putting the manual gauges in my 6.9 this weekend. I think on the left head at the front is the temp. sensor. Am I right? If I unplug it the electric gauge goes to "0". And where is the oil sensor? Back of the block?
INSTALLING GAUGES
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gatorman21218
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there are 2 coolant sensors. I plugged mine into the factory overheat sensor as to leave the factory gauge running. the overheat sensor is on the drivers side head. yes the oil pressure is at the back of the block on the drivers side. You can buy a brass TEE from the hardware store (its 3/8NPT IIRC) so both your factory and aftermarket gauge will work.
johnnyb1
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Temp. sensor was easy. Used the overheat like you did. I'm hoping to find another port for oil. That looks like it could be a pain with the turbo there. When I finished temp. gauge the factory gauge seemed to work again. Starting to make sense now. I think the sensor was bad. I didn't know there were two sensors.
Suppose to be a couple of oil gallery plugs right under the oil cooler. I want to move mine there and put the factory sender back on the turbo.
idi traveler
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put a "T" on the turbo oil fitting and run both from there.
I don't like the idea of hanging the extra weight on and farther out from the turbo housing. From what I have read,(Dave S on FTE)you will also get more accurate numbers from the oil gallery locations. I'll find out when I get my butt in gear and start on the pyro probe install, high idle switch, and move the oil line. Just need to get started.
gatorman21218
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there is a 1/2NPT plug on the oil filter housing where I have my oil temp located. While im not certain that this is pressurized, it never hurts to check it out.
Are you using electric gauges or mechanical? If mechanical I would definitely use the copper tubing in lieu of the nylon and would highly recommend installing ball valves at the oil port. That way if something did happen you could cut off the valve and still drive the truck home.
Are you using electric gauges or mechanical? If mechanical I would definitely use the copper tubing in lieu of the nylon and would highly recommend installing ball valves at the oil port. That way if something did happen you could cut off the valve and still drive the truck home.
gatorman21218
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there is a 1/2NPT plug on the oil filter housing where I have my oil temp located. While im not certain that this is pressurized, it never hurts to check it out.
Are you using electric gauges or mechanical? If mechanical I would definitely use the copper tubing in lieu of the nylon and would highly recommend installing ball valves at the oil port. That way if something did happen you could cut off the valve and still drive the truck home.
Are you using electric gauges or mechanical? If mechanical I would definitely use the copper tubing in lieu of the nylon and would highly recommend installing ball valves at the oil port. That way if something did happen you could cut off the valve and still drive the truck home.
johnnyb1
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I'm mechanical. Electric is easier but I think mechanical is more accurate. I would rather go straight to port if possible. Don't want to mess with turbo line if I can keep from it. I HATED to drill holes in this dash but I hid the holes pretty good. I'm not gonna use the amp gauge so I'll have oil,temp, and boost in the pod. May get a pyro later. Then for the stacks!! I told my daughter if she doesn't get me some pics on here I'm gonna spend her inheritance. 
!! She doesn't know I already have!!
!! She doesn't know I already have!!
Mechanical with copper line.
johnnyb1
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Yea, I really should use copper if I can find it. One little hole could be a mess or a disaster. Can I get copper 1/8" at Advanced or Autozone?
jonathan
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yeah you can get copper ones at azone
There is no need to touch any of the factory senders to add gauges. Remember, the heads are reverse mirrored, and so is the block up top. There are 4 places to tap oil presure. If you have a 7.3, then you have a water port available diametrically opposed to the one for the cold idle/advance temp sensor. This spot has the 6.9 glow plug controller in it on a 6.9. The heater core hose connection at the passenger side head will reveal an identical spot on the drivers head that is unused. Also the high temp sensor location on the drivers head will reveal to you the spot on the passenger side head near the rear that is available. I've made use of all of these ports on the Moose Truck. I stay away from the ones on the oil cooler, since these will be the coolest locations.
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gatorman21218
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NAPA is where I got all my stuff from
johnnyb1
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AGNEM, thanks a million for that info. You just made this project MUCH easier!! Now for some copper line and I'm all set. Thanks jonathan. I'll try azone.
