Stumped

[Dick]

I’m trying to install an oil pressure gauge and can’t find the sender on the

engine block. Does anyone have a clue as to it’s location? The engine is a

1976 Chevette four banger that has an oil warning light. I figure it must

have a sender someplace, but can’t find it. I was told it should be around the

distributor, but nothing.

[Bill Hursh]

Hi Dick,

The sender should be to the right of the distributer, under the intake manifold. Or at least it is on my 84 chevette td. It is tucked in and difficult to see.

Good luck, Bill

[Mark Hendrickson]

GM hid the sender where Bill said it is. Maybe looking up from under the car would help?

Are you installing an electrical or mechanical gauge?

Also, try using a “T” and reconnect the idiot light sender too.

[K]

Hi Dick
 If you pop the oil filter off ,you will be able to see it and get a wrench on it. Had the same prob a month ago.
                  Good luck

[Mark Hendrickson]

The Chevette’s oil filter displaces more cc’s than the engine

 

 

[Dick]

Thanks. I’m trying to install a Classics Instruments gauge with an electrical

pickup on the sender. I hadn’t though about it, but I’ll see if I can keep the

oil pressure warning light.

[Steve Crites]

Dick

You  need to read my thread under chevy/ford kits about oil pressure gauge problems.  The stock Chevy sender you buy at local parts stores will not work with the Classic Instrument gauge!!

BTW, anyone need a couple of new stock Ford sending units?

Ringo

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