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oil pressure switch and gauge

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#1 ·
hey guys. i want to put on a oil pressure gauge and still leave my existing pressure switch. where would i attatch my oil pressure hose for the gauge? i have a 81 sporty ironhead. thanks for any and all advise.
 
#2 ·
You'll need a "T" fitting to run both. On Touring models, the oil guage is electric, and a dual-sensor is used that works both the guage, and triggers the light below 4 lbs.

With a light and a manual guage, you are asking to do an electrical function and an electrical function.

Unless you tap into a port somewhere else for oil PSI and leave the sending unit for the light alone.
 
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#4 ·
Yes. T-fitting into engine, with switch and oil line in the other two openings.
 
#7 ·
Take the oil filter off. Makes it a loty easier. Still, with large hands, it's a B*tch getting it all together. The oil dripping down on parts and fingers and wrenches combined with the "no room to work" makes it hard.
:eek
 
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