(96, 4.9) Does anyone know if there is an oil pressure port anywhere on the block, besides the one for the oil pressure sender? I'm thinking about an oil accumulator, and would like to avoid the sandwich on the oil filter. I've read the install instructions and they want at least 3/8 pipe thread. I believe that would be overkill for my application, as it will strictly be a pre-oiler. I imagine they want the large connection so when it compensates for low pressure it does it in a hurry, but in this case a squirt at key on will do nicely. I've never had any pressure issues with this engine, just want pressure at start, so a T on the pressure sender would likely do if no port exists.

 

I've used a tee fitting on other Ford engines, works fine. Keep in mind you can get a street tee or branch tee to minimize plumbing bits.

 

Thank you that makes good sense.