1949-1954 Chevy LS Gauge Components

LS gauge parts for a 1949-1954 Chevy: an oil pressure adapter fitting so the engine can run a traditional pressure gauge sensor, and a tach adapter that converts the distributorless ignition signal for a traditional tachometer or shift light.

Traditional pressure gauge sensor
Tach or shift light signal
Tach adapter ships without a harness

Motor mounts, EFI tanks and oil pans for these cars are on the 1949-1954 Chevy LS page. The same gauge parts for other chassis are under LS swap gauge components.

1949-1954 Chevy LS gauge parts

Oil pressure sensor fitting

Oil Pressure Adapter Fitting

Tachometer signal adapter

Tach Adapter

What each 1949-1954 gauge part does

Oil Pressure Adapter Fitting: adapts the LS so a traditional pressure gauge sensor threads in.
Tach Adapter: a tach signal adapter for distributorless ignition, able to run a factory or aftermarket traditional tachometer or a shift light.

1949-1954 Chevy gauge notes

Both parts are general LS parts. BRP does not list a gauge part built only for the 1949-1954 Chevy.
The tach adapter is offered without the BRP LS harness, for a custom wiring job.
BRP has not posted an install guide for the 1949-1954 Chevy LS swap.

Part details come from the BRP product listings. No install guide covers this car yet.

1949-1954 Chevy LS gauge FAQ

Can my 1949-1954 Chevy keep a conventional oil pressure gauge with an LS?

Yes, with the Oil Pressure Adapter Fitting. It lets the LS take a traditional pressure gauge sensor.

What tach part does a 1949-1954 Chevy LS swap use?

The Tach Adapter. It converts the distributorless ignition signal for a traditional tach, factory or aftermarket, or a shift light.

Do I need my own wiring for the tach adapter?

Yes. It is sold here without the BRP LS harness.