Oil Temp location with Autometer gauge

[jakester888]

Need a good recommendation for a location to attach the Oil Temp sensor to feed an autometer gauge.

I do not want to tap the oil pan.
I do not want to run a remote oil filter.

I've heard about an option for a T-fitting off the oil pressure sensor... if you have a pic & product ID, please post.

This looks promising:

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[Bob Cowan]

That's not a particularly good spot, either. You need the sensor in the path of moving oil, or it will react very slowly, and may never read accurately. Putting the pressure sensor on a dead end is fine, and helps protect the sensor from excessive heat.

There is no ther spot on a stock block with external access to the oiling system. You'll have to use something additional to give you access. You could consider one of these: http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Oil-Filter-Sandwich-Adapters.aspx

[jakester888]

You could consider one of these: http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Oil-Filter-Sandwich-Adapters.aspx

That's brilliant!

Will it work with my 90 degree angled oil filter adapter? It's worth $24 to try.

[Bob Cowan]

I don't see why it wouldn't fit. It doesn't look to be much bigger than the oil filter.

[Dan Babb]

What oil pan are you using? If it's the stock mustang pan with the low oil sensor on it, Fortes sells an adapter you can use.

[jakester888]

What oil pan are you using? If it's the stock mustang pan with the low oil sensor on it, Fortes sells an adapter you can use.

I am using the stock 5.0L oil pan from the 93 donor. Looks like this.

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I'll check out Forte's to see what they have as well.