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Underdash gauge (oil pressure)

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Jam-ez, Jun 29, 2006.

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    Jam-ez

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    Afternoon All,

    When I bought my '67 GT350 much of the original interior was missing. In my quest to replace as much of it as my dwindling bank balance can afford, I've only managed to get my hands on an 80Psi Stewart Warner oil pressure gauge...not the 100Psi gauge that it should have.

    Can I ask if there's any likelihood of the 289 hipo engine generating more than my 80Psi? If so, it looks like I'm gonna have to keep hunting.

    All advice is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,

    James.
     
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    80 psi should be fine...
    I would not want to have that much pressure myself...
     
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    When my GT350 had a newly rebuilt engine, it would idle with about 70-80 pounds of oil pressure. and that is with a high-volume oil pump. You might be OK with the 80 pound gauge.
    Ah, it is a Stewart-Warner "Green Line" gauge isn't it??
     
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    Jam-ez

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    That'll be the one. I'll keep my eyes open for a 100psi gauge, but seeing as my car's still a bare shell awaiting paint, I think there's plenty more for me to worry about in the meantime.

    Appreciate the info gents, there aren't too many people to talk about them on the British side of the atlantic.
     
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    do you still have the gauge pod that they mount in? you should have an ammeter gauge as well 2 5/8" diameter face Stewart warner greenline. they used the 1966 Rally pac to mount them in. I have both gauges for $800 if you cannot find any others.
     
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    Jam-ez

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    Thanks for the offer, and I'll keep it in mind. I don't have the pod at the moment, but with a little handy work I hope to knock up a replacement that will, with a little luck, bear some resemblance to the original.

    It's amazing how creative we get when pushed into a corner!
     
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    Jam-ez, where are you? I am also in London. :thumbsup:

    Are you going to the Mustang Owner's Club annual show at Capel Manor (Enfield) on Sunday?

    I also have a '67 GT350 with the center gauges in place so you can have a look at what they should look like.

    David
     
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    I called Stewart Warner a month or so ago and spoke with a gentleman that said they were going to reintroduce the vintage green line gauges later this summer. May be a potential solution for you.
     
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    Lugnut: Good! I can just hear those Ebay gougers crying already....
     
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    Jam-ez

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    Hi skidado,

    I'm in Sidcup (S.E. London), I'll drop you a private mail rather than bore these good folks with tales of blighty!

    James.
     
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