Oil sending location

[74 360 dart sport]

Hi I have a 74 360 la motor I put a aftermarket oil pressure gauge under the dash I ran the copper oil line thru the firewall and where I ran the oil line was next to the distributor on the back of the motor is this the correct spot thanks

 

[Dana67Dart]

Yes. Most will put a t in there to keep the OEM indicator light

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Get rid of the copper it will break.I only ever install one with copper and what a mess it made. Its just a matter of time. Get a braided line from . Summit racing

Summit Racing SUM-G2959 Summit Racing™ Gauge Accessories | Summit Racing

 

[volaredon]

Much better to have copper than plastic hose.
I have put several of those in, never had an issue with Cooper but have had with plastic more than once

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Much better to have copper than plastic hose.
I have put several of those in, never had an issue with Cooper but have had with plastic more than once

Copper will Crack off from Vibration. Its not if it will but when. Even solid mounted engines the copper cracks at the fitting. Plastic is more flexible but more susceptible to pinching Damage.

I ran the braided lines with the wires for all the gauges together . They were run that way for over 8 yrs with no issues. Ran everything as a harness through the cigarette lighter hole and just notched the ashtray. This way I didn't put any holes in the factory dash. Not even a screw hole anywhere.

The braided line is the only way to run the oil line today. otherwise you are flirting with disaster.

 

[65 Cuda 340]

Pardon my dumb question, but where's a good source for a braided line for the oil gauge? I've never seen one.

 

[halifaxhops]

I have always used copper with a service loop between the sender and firewall, keeps the vibration down but yes braided is the best. IE the link posted from summet

 

[65 Cuda 340]

Pardon my dumb question, but where's a good source for a braided line for the oil gauge? I've never seen one.

Well, Google is our friend. Found a bunch of them. Can't believe I've never run across them before.

 

[halifaxhops]

Used to be all over the place in the days of real speed shops.