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Where to buy t- for mech. oil press. gauge

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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Default Where to buy t- for mech. oil press. gauge

I have been putting off installing my mechanical oil pressure gauge, but I really want to try to get it done tomorrow, since I know it won't take too long. My question is, where should I go to pick up a a t- for the back of the block. I stopped at the hardware store, but I don't want to buy a brass one, and they didn't have stainless steel ones. Maybe autozone or Murrays? Let me know what you think.

-Shane
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Brass works fine for me. I dont think anyone makes SS unless you special order it.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I have read so many posts on here about not using brass, that I don't want to put it on and then have it break. Oh well, maybe I'll give it a shot.

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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:04 AM
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The way brass breaks is when you put far to much weight on it. If you secure it or even relocate your T to your firewall you wont have any problems.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luserkid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The way brass breaks is when you put far to much weight on it. If you secure it or even relocate your T to your firewall you wont have any problems. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i used brass when i had my DA and had no problems...just make sure you use teflon tape on the threads
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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exactly what the other guys said, ive had brass fittings for years, and like mentioned above if you use teflon tape and dont over-torque the fitting you will be more than fine
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