[DeTomaso] Installing Oil Temp gauge ...

[jderyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/1/10 3:00:14 PM, eanderson at geotracinternational.com 
writes:

> Just wondering if anyone has added an Oil Temp gauge ... just looking for 
> instructions and advice regarding installation.
> 
98% of the oil temp gauges are electric, connecting to a sensor in the oil 
pan front. If you have an aftermarket 10-qt pan (which you should), there 
will be a plugged port on the front, threaded 1/4-SAE pipe- that a temp sensor 
can go into. I used an Autometer gauge in a little panel mounted where the 
unused ash tray was, and a three-position switch where the cigar lighter 
used to be. I added a second temp sensor in the front of my ZF near the ring 
gear position. Rotating the switch, I get 'Off', 'engine oil temp' and 'ZF 
lube temp'. Power to the new gauge light is the OEM cigar lighter power lead. 
Good luck- J Deryke