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Mechanical oil pressure gauge - 3/26/2008 6:14:30 PM

CandiMan

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In hopes of seeing what my oil pressure looks like I purchase a mechanical oil pressure gauge. This will be one of my first diagnostic procedure on my Disco project. The engine does have a noticeable tap, which I can't tell if it's normal injector tick or valvetrain tap. I do foresee a ATF flush with this motor and I'm curious to see the before and after oil pressure readings. According to my on-line CD manual it says I can tap into the oil galley by removing the oil pressure switch located in the oil filter housing. I stuck my head under the truck and didn't notice any switch or electrical harness going to the oil filter housing. I did notice what appeared to be a knock sensor or oil pressure switch located right below the left exhaust manifold. What sensor or switch is that? And where would be the easiest place to tap into the oil galley?

Mike

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RE: Mechanical oil pressure gauge - 3/26/2008 7:20:11 PM

Disco Mike

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Year and model for starters.
When you do find it, check 4 times, cold at idle, cold at 2000 RPM's hot at idle and hot at 2000 RPM's.

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Retired service manager. Member of the Solihull Society, NCLR club,past member of the SCLR club and Santa Barbara 4 Wheelers.
99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

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RE: Mechanical oil pressure gauge - 3/27/2008 4:31:42 AM

CandiMan

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Disco Mike
Year and model for starters.
When you do find it, check 4 times, cold at idle, cold at 2000 RPM's hot at idle and hot at 2000 RPM's.

< Message edited by CandiMan -- 3/27/2008 4:37:59 AM >

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RE: Mechanical oil pressure gauge - 3/27/2008 4:39:08 AM

CandiMan

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From: Charlotte, NC
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quote:

ORIGINAL: CandiMan

quote:

ORIGINAL: Disco Mike
Year and model for starters.
When you do find it, check 4 times, cold at idle, cold at 2000 RPM's hot at idle and hot at 2000 RPM's.

Silly me. I just edit my signature to include my make/model

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