Help! No oil pressure!

[Leroy A. Eckert]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy A. Eckert"
wrote:

Sorry:
http://www.downloadingfiles.co.uk/telefl...gauges/Oil Pressure
Systms.pdf
>Maybe that will work, it is space sensitive.
Leroy in GA
> --- 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
> > >
> >
>