Not sure of your engines, but I also have a 1999 4100 SCA which is powered by twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9 M3 330HP diesels. On those engines the oil gauge comes off one sensor/sender, the alarm off another sensor/sender. Not sure about the pre-heat question, but I'd recommend - if you're running Cummins engines - to visit Seaboard Marine's website and forums. Good people, non judgmental answers to questions. A vast library of information.
https://www.sbmar.com/
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