Oil pressure switch

[BOF]

I wonder if anyone can help please. I have a 1954 split screen (with a 1098 engine) which has the offset dashboard.There is a warning light that works fine but I would like to connect the dial on the dashboard to give a pressure reading. I would like to know what fitting can I use to not only show the light but also the pressure and where I can get one from. Any help/advise would be welcome.

Many thanks.

[simmitc]

With the 1098 engine the oil pressure switch screws into the block at the rear right hand end, just behind the distributor. Unscrew the switch, screw in a t-piece, and then the switch goes on one branch and either an electrical sender, or a capillary tube for a mechanical gauge, on the other side. The t-piece is a standard item available from many car accessory places. Try Vehicle wiring Products. If I recall correctly, it's a 1/8 inch thread, probably BSP.

[mike.perry]

The early 54 Series II has a capillary oil pressure gauge

[bmcecosse]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL-PRESSURE- ... 4acb282408 or for not much more, a complete kit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini- ... 2c7509373d

[BOF]

Many thanks for the help and fast responses.