gauge adapter?

[Orangecrush87]

So i just ordered new gauges from Summit Racing and i was curious on the oil pressure mechanical gauge it comes with a long clear tube, thats like a pig tail. Is there anyway i could get some kind of adapter to go to the that tube so i can mount it anywheres in my cab? Because right now its like 7 feet of tube and i would like it on my part of the dash board so i can look at it easier. Thx for the help in advance! :awesomework:

 

[454k30]

I don't know how your gauge is set up but usually the fittings for that hose are of a crush style. That allows you to make your tube whatever length you want it to be. Some guys just leave it coiled but I agree that makes for a sloppy installation. When you route the tube the heat from the oil and just time make it straighten out some. I have also seen people soak them in hot water so that they become more pliable; then when they cool they kind of stay in that shape. I hope that answers your question.

 

[pokey]

First ditch the plastic line and get a copper one. Plastic can melt or break and start nasty fires ask me how I know:booo: You can get the parts to slice the tubing at any good hardware store or you can get longer lengths of it from any speed shop. I would really consider the copper line though.

 

[Not Jobless]

First ditch the plastic line and get a copper one. Plastic can melt or break and start nasty fires ask me how I know:booo: You can get the parts to slice the tubing at any good hardware store or you can get longer lengths of it from any speed shop. I would really consider the copper line though.

Stainless braided works great as well and comes in pre-assembled common lengths with fittings attached.

Summit sells them as well.

 

[slednecks1124]

X2 go with a copper or SS line, the plastic line makes for a cheesy looking installation :awesomework:

 

[traildemon]

First ditch the plastic line and get a copper one. Plastic can melt or break and start nasty fires ask me how I know:booo: You can get the parts to slice the tubing at any good hardware store or you can get longer lengths of it from any speed shop. I would really consider the copper line though.

x3 plastic line is :rb:
they sell the copper kits at autozone, just put on a truck for a guy who had oil leaking all over his floor from the plastic one, youre better off to switch it out before you have problems

 

[Orangecrush87]

Thanks alot guys! ill start calling around in auto stores. The here in town only offers another plastic one and it just looks queer. Ill call a couple towns over and check shucks and cut rate out