[usmcsawgunner]

besides in the oil pan what or where other ways are there to install a switch in a chevy 350 block?

[Joe G]

Surely someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe there are only two places for an oil pressure sender or switch on a SBC

1. On top of the block to the left of the distributor,

or

2. In the left side of the block just above the oil filter.

These are the only two places I've ever put them.

[302 Z28]

Only two that I am aware of as above. One exception is the very early SBC had one at the very front center below the intake maifold.

Vince

[usmcsawgunner]

the one near the distributor is for pressure right? you really wouldnt get a good temp reading
as for the one by the filter will i have to drill and tap or is it already threaded?

[SSedan64]

Originally Posted by usmcsawgunner

the one near the distributor is for pressure right? you really wouldnt get a good temp reading
as for the one by the filter will i have to drill and tap or is it already threaded?

Port above filter location is 1/4" NPT. Should be Ok for a temp sensor or in the pan.

[woodz428]

Originally Posted by usmcsawgunner

the one near the distributor is for pressure right? you really wouldnt get a good temp reading
as for the one by the filter will i have to drill and tap or is it already threaded?

Your initial post ask about "pressure" now you mention temp...which is it.. a low level sensor would only work in the pan...a low pressure(or any pressure) sensor would only work in the places mentioned ...now temp?? what temp?? oil..water..

[usmcsawgunner]

yea sorry im actually doing both im gonna put the pressure switch on a tee near the dist. and then a temperature sender near the oil filter...sorry guys....