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| Author: | Sean Mallory [ Thu May 14, 2015 6:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Oil pressure concern |
Ever since I got my 1980 truck, the pressure sits at ~1/3 gauge after warmup. According to the marks, this is under 30 psi, closer to 15 or 20 I think. It never fluctuates after that. Seems low. I have a new pump on the shelf and I wonder if that would help. Thoughts? |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Thu May 14, 2015 8:07 am ] |
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I am guessing you have the factory gauge? If so, have you tried a different sender? |
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| Author: | Doctor Dodge [ Thu May 14, 2015 8:40 am ] |
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I would install a mechanical oil pressure gauge to see what pressure you actually have. DD |
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| Author: | cpslntdchrg [ Thu May 14, 2015 8:55 am ] |
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Yep, my gauge cluster showed 10 to 20 psi in my old slant; I changed the sender, and there was no change. When I installed a mechanical gauge (Autogage) showed 30 to 50 psi (which was a relief!). I used a brass tee, and have both gauges connected (had to add a small brass nipple due to clearance problems...) |
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| Author: | Sean Mallory [ Thu May 14, 2015 10:15 am ] |
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Using the stock gauge. I will verify the 'real' pressure. Thanks |
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