Low oil pressure reading
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Low oil pressure reading
My gauge shows barely into the NORMAL range when just started, but once fully warmed up, it's below normal.
From what I've read, it could be the sender, the gauge, or the instrument voltage regulator.
What's the easiest way to isolate the problem?
Auto Zone only wants $8 for a new sender. I'm inclined to start there, it's easy to replace, I'd always have a spare sender.
What should I use as a thread sealer? I believe it has to ground out.
From what I've read, it could be the sender, the gauge, or the instrument voltage regulator.
What's the easiest way to isolate the problem?
Auto Zone only wants $8 for a new sender. I'm inclined to start there, it's easy to replace, I'd always have a spare sender.
What should I use as a thread sealer? I believe it has to ground out.
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you can use teflon tape...the metal will still cut through enough to get good ground. I had a similar problem about 6 years ago...ended up the gauge was telling the truth, had bad main/cam bearings and a worn out oil pump.
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Put the new sender in.....gauge went all the way to mid-range (R) cold.
That'll work!
Old unit didn't seem to have any thread sealer, so I put the new one in naked, seems to be fine.
This truck is killing me....another $8!!!
Steve
That'll work!
Old unit didn't seem to have any thread sealer, so I put the new one in naked, seems to be fine.
This truck is killing me....another $8!!!
Steve
