oil drip???
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OMG!!
Vancouver.....Stop~!
Read my earlier post.....read Quicklooks post
If you want more proof.....Do a search on the issue.
You're not only wrong, but you're giving others bad advice.
Brett....The oil pressure gauge on your friends truck is different than ours....
edit: Vancouver....if you want to knock Ford trucks, I'm sure you can find somewhere else to do it
Vancouver.....Stop~!
Read my earlier post.....read Quicklooks post
If you want more proof.....Do a search on the issue.
You're not only wrong, but you're giving others bad advice.
Brett....The oil pressure gauge on your friends truck is different than ours....
edit: Vancouver....if you want to knock Ford trucks, I'm sure you can find somewhere else to do it
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Its ok I am not bashing ford trucks. Just pushing some buttons. Its not bad advice I don't see why you have a problem with this. I own a 89 and have even done this with trucks all the way up to 95 it is a simple way to tell if the gauge is sticking which 99% of the time is the case.
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Whacking electronics to test them?....I was just never taught to do things that way.
Why are you trying to push buttons?...We're trying to help the OP solve an issue, that is the purpose of this forum.....but I digress...
Why are you trying to push buttons?...We're trying to help the OP solve an issue, that is the purpose of this forum.....but I digress...
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Yes it is just a simple way to see if the gauge is sticking I agree hitting things to test them is not a good way but most of the time even a small tap on the dash will show the gauge move and tells you if it is sticking. It does not fix the problem at all and you will still have to replace the dash but it may relieve some stress to know that is all it is.
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I'm assuming you mean the oil pan bolt. If you've recently changed the oil then you'll probably want to wait till the next time you change it, but like I said, just run a bead of goop around the shaft the bolt, under the head. Give it a couple of hours to set up [if you can let it sit all night to cure that's even better] and that should create a decent seal.
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a ayala...
To answer your original question.....No, the drip from the bolt will not cause your gauge to read low oil pressure.
I will let someone with an 87-91 model comment on whether the gauges are dummy gauges as they are in the 92-96 models, but a drip from a bolt will not cause low oil pressure. Still no clear on what bolt you are talking about, but will also assume it's the pan bolt. To solve the problem, you need to know why it's leaking. Simply swapping in a new bolt may solve the issue If not, a gasket washer may help, or some goop as previously suggested may also work.
To answer your original question.....No, the drip from the bolt will not cause your gauge to read low oil pressure.
I will let someone with an 87-91 model comment on whether the gauges are dummy gauges as they are in the 92-96 models, but a drip from a bolt will not cause low oil pressure. Still no clear on what bolt you are talking about, but will also assume it's the pan bolt. To solve the problem, you need to know why it's leaking. Simply swapping in a new bolt may solve the issue If not, a gasket washer may help, or some goop as previously suggested may also work.
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From: McKenzie River
How much of a leak are we talking about here? a few drips overnight or a 1 1/2ft diameter puddle?.......Whatever you do, keep an eye on the oil level on the stick.
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I see what vancouver was getting at there with tappin on the dash to SEE if there is a loose connection at the guage or if the guage is ka-pooot itself. Beating on things to diagnose however isnt the correct way ever, but it works without having to tear the whole dashboard apart, you can if you want, but i will love tap that dash til theres no tomorrow 
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