2 gauges into 1 sending unit

[bobbyd]

Can I have 1 sending unit (oil pressure) wired to 2 oil pressure gauges? or will that cause faulty/inaccuracy readings?

[KMdef9]

I would assume innacurate, as the (stock) sending unit sends out enough voltage for the current draw of 1 guage. I would also guess it probably divide the number in half if the same exact guage was used.

[Smittro]

I agree with Kevin.

IMHO, your best bet would be to use a second sending unit from the same oil port or find another pressurized port elsewhere on the block.

This can also be done by adding a threaded pipe "T" between the stock sending unit and the block.

You can then add a seperate sending unit and still run the stock one.

You also have the choice in this same fasion to add a mechanical guage.

However,, that route always has a chance to leak presurized oil into the interior engine compartment and or the interior of your vehicle.

Because a mechanical oil PSI guage uses an actual oil line.

[pajeff02]

^^ This. Add a "T" to the port and install two separate sending units. There is a great thread around here somewhere on doing this --- trying to recall the OP's name... maybe "Junkman" or something like that. Anyone?

[bobbyd]

thanks guys.

that's what I though would happen if you were to run two into 1 sending unit.

I got the glowshift sandwich adapter

[Junkman2008]

^^ This. Add a "T" to the port and install two separate sending units. There is a great thread around here somewhere on doing this --- trying to recall the OP's name... maybe "Junkman" or something like that. Anyone?

You would be correct sir. Here's the link.