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Old 06-30-2017 | 03:41 PM
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Where would be the best including simple place to mount sending unit for the oil temp gauge on a 6.2 Mercruiser? Trying to keep it simple as in not drilling into pan or anything but in a spot that will read it ok.

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Old 06-30-2017 | 04:00 PM
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Could I put a T where the oil pressure gauge is?
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Old 06-30-2017 | 07:50 PM
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better down in oil flow. once it is in pressure sender pipe, it is kind of stagnant and I don't think give you a good temp reading. here. https://www.google.com/search?q=350+...=1498870089640
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Old 07-01-2017 | 06:55 AM
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I mounted mine in the remote oil filter housing in the alternate input port.
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Old 07-01-2017 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Peterkvs
I mounted mine in the remote oil filter housing in the alternate input port.
That seems like a great idea, guess I will look into that.
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Old 07-01-2017 | 02:02 PM
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Can't find any other ports on my remote oil filter adapter.
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Old 07-01-2017 | 05:21 PM
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Then put it in the block just above oil filter. See pic from post 3.
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Old 07-01-2017 | 07:21 PM
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That is where my oil pressure sending unit is at. I thought there were other locations on the block where this could be added for some reason. Might wait till next oil change to add it and put it in drain plug hole in pan.
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Old 07-01-2017 | 08:00 PM
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Wouldn't you want it located near the hottest point with constant flow?
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Old 07-01-2017 | 10:24 PM
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Same picture up top behind intake manifold. That is oil pressure sensor. Relocate pressure sensor there and temp down low above filter.
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