Aftermarket oil temp probe, stick it where?

[MikeZcar]

OK I am asking a group of car folks "where to stick it?" My 70 was a work in progress, part of that was aftermarket water and oil temp and oil pressure guages. The oil temp probe(1/4" x 3" approx.) needs a home. Is there a logical place for the probe? Should I add a plumbing nightmare around the factory oil pressure fitting (mechanical oil pressure and the temp probe) hole? Mike

[ChrisA]

Hi Mike,

My own experience is that it should be in the oil pan. Need a weld in bung fitting to match your temp sender. I've seen them at Jegs and Summit and other speed shops.

Chris

[MikeZcar]

Looked like the lower portion of the pan was best, sure hate to pull it. Thanks,, Mike

[260DET]

What Chris said ^

Best at the back of the sump, less likely to get caught on something.

[First Gen Z]

Stock turbo oil pans have the probe in the rear.