Oil sending unit location on a 5.0?

[BlueDevil95]

Is it the same on the 5.0 as the rest of the Ford small blocks (right above the oil filter)? I bought a new Autometer oil pressure gauge (stock gauge is crapping out) and I plan on tossing it in tonight. It came with a friggin huge sending unit, I hope it fits.

 

[TheUser]

yep, right by the filter.

 

[BlueDevil95]

cool, thanks!!

 

[venom88]

Yes

I believe it is above the oil filter it is connected to a hex shaped tube that unscrews from the block and the unit itself.

 

[BlueDevil95]

i remember on the 351 in the 69 cougar i had, it was just a little sending unit screwed right into the block. i'm sure ford had to have complicated the design along the way......