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Old 01-19-2015 | 08:30 PM
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I have one opening on my dash, which should I install? which is easier?

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Old 01-19-2015 | 09:54 PM
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Oil temp is more important, IMO, between those two.

Atleast if the water pressure starts dieing off you can tell by the exhaust getting louder due to less/no water...theres nothing to tell you the oil temp may be too hot other than really low oil pressure.
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Old 01-20-2015 | 02:00 AM
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Oil temp is more likely to cause you trouble than water pressure my.02
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Old 01-20-2015 | 01:09 PM
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Is there already a location for the sensor on a stock 502 mag mark 5 carbureted boat?
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Old 01-20-2015 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by stimleck
I have one opening on my dash, which should I install? which is easier?

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I can't remember which company. But I think it is Livorsi has a gauge with oil and water in the same dial. If I see it again I will let you know.
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Old 01-20-2015 | 03:43 PM
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Thats funny because I would say water pressure. If the oil starts to get hot its usually from a blocked cooler.

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Old 01-20-2015 | 05:33 PM
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Water press would be easier to install, just need a water line from intake to back of gauge
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Old 01-20-2015 | 06:06 PM
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Oil temp transducer should be mounted in the pan. We usually have our fabricator TIG in a NPT bung when we build up our engines.
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Also, I like the oil temp as it lets you know when you can get in the throttle.
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