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D.I.Y. Oil Pressure Gauge. Need opinions on 8 ft. hose length. 200 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be Mr. Tool on  Tue Oct 16 09:25 CST 2001 [RELATED]



Hi all:  I have a 1993, 240 wagon, 

B230F engine, auto-transmission, 140,000 miles.

I'm in the process of building a homemade

Oil Pressure Gauge for my car.

This would allow me to temporarily mount

the gauge inside the vehicle to monitor oil pressure as I'm driving (need

this for another problem I'm working on).

I have a 100 psi gauge.  I will attach

an 8 ft. (96") reinforced rubber "fuel line" hose to it.  3/16" I.D. 

Fairly thick wall thickness.

It will then be attached to the engine

where the Oil Pressure Switch/Sensor is and routed through the firewall

/ bulkhead.

I plan on pre-filling the 8 foot hose

with engine oil before I attach the gauge to it.

QUESTIONS?

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1.  Will this length of hose (8 feet) effect the reading?

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2.  Because the hose is rubber (and could flex and expand slightly)

will this effect the reading?

Any assistance or ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks ...  Mr. Tool  (Two 1987

240 Wagons, One 1993 240 Wagon)





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