Help! No oil pressure!

[Leroy A. Eckert]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
wrote:
>
You can go here for a gauge system test directive.
http://www.downloadingfiles.co.uk/telefl...stems.pdf.
There should be ohm references on the site.
There is a cross reference in the files for part numbers.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA


> Ryan, you may want to check ohms into the harness at idle from the
> sensor and ohms out of the harness at idle at the dash to see that
> they match. if not that may prove a wire issue and not a hard part.
>
> I remember Leroy wrestling with the sender and gauge not matching
> signal so that is also a point to consider if you just replace one
> or the other part.
>
> I wonder if someting as simple as teflon tape could prove issue in
> reading, would a 'removal and cleaning' of the sender (RalphF
> montra) not be a prudent first step.
> Greg94pta
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the numbers, Leroy. This sounds more like what I
> remember
> > seeing the last time I took the coach out. I'm betting I have a
> flaky
> > sending unit. I'll install a mechanical gauge in the engine
> > compartment as a backup and to double-check, then replace the
> sending
> > unit.
> >
> > Appreciate everyone's help, as always.
> >
> > -Ryan
> > '86 PT-40 8V92
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 8:16 AM, Leroy Eckert
> wrote:
> > > Mine will cold start in 20 degree weather with a light puff of
> white smoke.
> > > In summer no white smoke at all. In the cold start the gauge
> reads within 5
> > > seconds. Oil psi on the freeway at 1800 rpm= 65psi. High idle
> around 40
> > > psi., hot idle 10-15psi. Hot idle defined as oil temp around 220.
> > > I had a faulty oil pressure sender 2 years ago giving goofy
> readings and it
> > > quit on the road. Changed it out and all has been fine since.
> The first new
> > > one was just as bad as the old one. The second new on is still
> on the bus.
> > > Just back from 5 days in the mountains. Cool and nice.
> > > Sat antenna will not lock on to Sat 110. No football this
> weekend.
> > > Texas kicked butt. Love it. Go Gators.
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
> > > Dahlonega, GA
> >
>