Oil pressure location

[RacerDave]

Is there an alternate location for the oil pressure pickup other than the back of the block next to the distributor.

There are a couple of ports that are blocked off close to the oil filter. I have heard that using them may result in a false pressure reading.

Anyone have any suggestions.

The engine is a 509 Merlin from World Products. Should have all the same ports as a GM block.

Thanks in advance.

David

[Henry Rifle]

The port directly above the oil filter will work. Chevy has put them there for years. The picture is from a '71 Vette.

[Henry Rifle]

This is the Autometer sender on my project engine. They sure make a big, ugly sender . . .

[RacerDave]

Thanks for the help. It will make things alot easier than trying to get to the port on the backside by the distributor.

The engine is installed and is a VERY tight fit. Didn't someone say hindsight is 20/20?

[cbreezer]

This is really weird.I just got off the phone with my engine machinist.I was asking the same question.Thanks for the great photos and info.Great website!