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Jimmy9190
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2008
14:11:51
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 Subject: Adding aftermarket gauges
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I think my oil pressure sending unit may be going bad. It doesn't always read right, and I'd like to have a better voltage gauge in my truck than the OE one. I think that one is only an ammeter anyway.
Is it possible to an add aftermarket Oil Pressure gauge without sending the PCM into a hissy fit? I know I can just tap into 12 volts and ground to add a voltage gauge. Does anyone know if there is an empty threaded port somewhere on the block to screw in the sending unit for an aftermarket oil pressure gauge?
Thanks,
Jimmy
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2008
14:36:46
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just use a nipple and a tee at the current connection.
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2008
16:00:54
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Don't run 12 volt + From any 12 vold you want. To be accurate, you need to hook the positive wire to the positive wire on the alternator.
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Jimmy9190
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2008
16:18:17
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Thanks Daddio. Seems I remember putting in some gauges years ago that came with fittings to make t type connections. Will take a look at the parts store. Thanks again.
Jimmy
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Jimmy9190
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2008
20:27:52
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Thanks for the help. Oil pressure gauge seems to be working right again. I will take off the connector and make sure it's all clean but other than that I'm going to leave well enough alone for now. Truck has been fine with its original battery gauge too, so will probably not add any volt gauge either.
Thanks again,
Jimmy
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Thomas Edison
Dodge Dakota
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2/15/2008
08:21:32
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"I think that one is only an ammeter anyway." ??? Chrysler hasn't used ammeters since the late 70s or early 80s. Ammeters measure amps, voltmeters measure volts. DUH.
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LOL
Dodge Dakota
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2/15/2008
13:13:35
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well thank U Mr Edison
and how about that light bulb ??????
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