oil temp gauge: need help

[extremeskiier728]

im trying to install a oil temp. gauge and it says in the instructions about tapping into the oil temp. warning sensor. where is that if there is one or how do i go about hooking this damn gauge up. application is a 95 Nbody 3100.

[extremeskiier728]

help would be greatly appreciated

[bszopi]

Why get an oil temp gauge anyway? And these cars don't have a oil temp warning sensor, so you can't tap into it.

[extremeskiier728]

ok so does anyone know how to hook this crap up.

[bszopi]

From the Autometer site:

2. Install temperature sender.
A. Water Temp: Install temperature sender ( included.)
B. Oil & Trans. Temp: Hole may have to be drilled and adaptor nut
(included) welded or brazed in pan. Be sure there is adequate
internal clearance for nut and sender. Sender should
automatically be grounded when installed. If not, proper ground
connections should be made.

Looks to me like you need the sending unit. But once again I ask, why an oil temp gauge?

[extremeskiier728]

cuz i got with a dual gauge pod and i dont have time to sell or money to buy somthing else and i want something in that dual pod other than just air:fuel

[extremeskiier728]

plus im workin on a remote filter and oil cooler so id like to see if it makes a diff.

[bszopi]

Hmm... ok. Well, if your gauge didn't come with a sending unit, then it looks like you'll have to shell out some $$ (between $15-28+ shipping from what I've seen) to get a sender before it will work for you.