oil gauge registered very low oil pressure?

1993 CHEVROLET 2500
232,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOM JONAS
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I had low oil pressure when running my A/C on the interstate during very hot weather when i come to a stop light my check gauges light came on while in drive, but if i put in neutral the light went off. my original oil gauge registered very low oil pressure. i was using synthetic 5ww-30, i changed the oil to conventional 10w-30 with a high flow oil filter and i had a new heavy duty oil pump put in. i want to put a manual oil pressure gauge using copper tubing is there an oil plug on the side of the motor that i can hook up the mechanical oil pressure gauge to and find out my true oil pressure of my motor. I'm using 1/8 copper tubing this is the only time my oil pressure is really low. I also put a quart of Lucas oil treatment in the new oil and I put it in a new oil pressure sensor. Thanks
Sep 13, 2022 at 4:53 AM
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TOM JONAS
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i also put a quart of lucas oil treatment in the new oil and i pit in a new oil pressure sensor
Sep 13, 2022 at 5:03 AM
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Hi Tom,

To connect a manual gauge, you will need to remove the oil pressure sender and make a Tee arrangement for both the sender and the 1/8 copper tubing. A quick run to the hardware store should be sufficient for the job. Upload a picture of any problem you have so we can help.
Sep 13, 2022 at 9:01 AM
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TOM JONAS
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are you talking about the oil pressure sensor sir?
Sep 13, 2022 at 9:27 AM
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TOM JONAS
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Are there any 1/4-inch oil plugs on the outside of block somewhere on my motor and do u know what size the oil pressure is that screws into my motor? Thanks
Sep 13, 2022 at 9:30 AM
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TOM JONAS
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is that the only place to hook up my manual oil pressure oil line? Thanks
Sep 13, 2022 at 9:32 AM
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TOM JONAS
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Are the threads on the sensor metric or SAE? Thanks
Sep 13, 2022 at 9:40 AM
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Lower side of the engine block.
Locate the oil pressure sending unit; usually it is on the lower side of the engine block. Disconnect the wire from the sending unit and use an open-ended wrench to remove the sender. Using pliers can damage the unit. I would replace the new oil sending unit {the old one can go bad} along with putting in a manual gauge the kit comes with different sizes connections. You will need to get a t-connection, to one side for the sending unit and the other for a manual connection to an oil pressure gauge.
Sep 13, 2022 at 10:43 AM
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TOM JONAS
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Thanks.
Sep 13, 2022 at 11:08 AM
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Sep 14, 2022 at 11:27 AM