Sensors on the Teen

Starters...
318 +.030
Zero Decked
Eddy RPM Air Gap
Eddy 1405
Auto Meter Oil, Water
AEM AFR

The Problem #1.
The temp probe for the water temp is too long. I know there is an adapter made but it is ugly IMHO and I don't want to put it on.

The Question.
Can I replace the straight part of the upper radiator hose with pipe and weld a bung into it for the temp probe? Will it cause problems?
I would like to keep the factory sending unit in the Manifold as well.

The Problem #2.
The Oil Pressure gauge is connected in the OEM location therefore my OEM oil pressure gauge does not function.

The Question.
Can I use a "TEE" and connect both gauges to different ports on the same location?

Thanks for the help. I appreciate you smart guys saving me many headaches.:banghead: