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Jan 16, 2002 | 05:36 PM

rangrlvr

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Idiot Gauges

Feb 25, 2002 | 01:43 PM

skud

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Hi all.

I was looking at purchasing a 96 ranger 4x4 s/c.

Do these trucks have the idiot gauges? I'd like to check oil press, but I don't know if I need to bring along a mech gauge of not.

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Riley

Feb 25, 2002 | 02:41 PM

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The oil pressure sendor is only a switch so bring your gauge. This can be changed if you do buy the truck.

Feb 25, 2002 | 02:52 PM

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Thanks for the response Ken. So, what you're saying is that the actual gauge is fine, but it's only the switch that needs to be changed to make it a "FUll" gauge?

Feb 25, 2002 | 08:51 PM

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You do need to make a few minor modifications, there is a good article about this at the like below.

http://www.ford-diesel.com/contents/getitems.php3?Real%20Oil%20Pressure%20Gauge%202