oil pressure switch ???
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oil pressure switch ???
where is it and how hard is it to put a new one in....
if any one has some pics where it is be really good because my helms book doesnot have one in there..
thanks :cheers:
if any one has some pics where it is be really good because my helms book doesnot have one in there..
thanks :cheers:
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Re: oil pressure switch ??? (Cory00)
You didn't bother to say, but from the picture of the engine, I'll assume it's a 1984. Early '84's used a combination oil pressure sender and fuel pump switch. It screws into an elbow at the rear of the the block behind the intake manifold, near the distributor. I removed my windshield wiper motor for easier access. You can tell if it is the early style if it has a three wire connector. The later style is located in the same place, but the sender only has two wires. The switch is a separate item screwed into a "tee" affair common to the sending unit. It's not a bad job. Good luck, and...
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Re: oil pressure switch ??? (Cory00)
Cory,
Did you ever buy a '84 service manual. This will answer so many questions for you.
I thought that we talked about it in the past.
Oh well. Kids, are Kids.
Good Luck
tony
Did you ever buy a '84 service manual. This will answer so many questions for you.
I thought that we talked about it in the past.
Oh well. Kids, are Kids.
Good Luck
tony
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Re: oil pressure switch ??? (oldace84)
Tony,
From the origional post:
SOME people actually READ the question before they answer. In other words:
Give 'em Hell, Cory. Good luck, and...
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From the origional post:
if any one has some pics where it is be really good because my helms book doesnot have one in there..
Oh well. Kids, are Kids.
Good Luck
tony
Good Luck
tony
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Re: oil pressure switch ??? (CFI-EFI)
Tony,
From the origional post:if any one has some pics where it is be really good because my helms book doesnot have one in there..SOME people actually READ the question before they answer. In other words:oh well. Kids, are Kids.
Good Luck
tony
Give 'em Hell, Cory. Good luck, and...
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From the origional post:if any one has some pics where it is be really good because my helms book doesnot have one in there..SOME people actually READ the question before they answer. In other words:oh well. Kids, are Kids.
Good Luck
tony
Give 'em Hell, Cory. Good luck, and...
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Re: oil pressure switch ??? (Cory00)
It is either a part of, or directly adjacent to, the oil pressure sending unit, as outlined above. NO! it would not prevent the car from starting. When you switch the key to the "on" position, the ECM runs the fuel pump for approx 4 seconds to prime the fuel system. When the ECM senses pulses from the distributor, letting it know the engine is turning, it continues to run the pump. The pressure switch doesn't close until you have 4-6 pounds of oil pressure. You may or may not attain that pressure under cranking conditions. You need it spend more time with your nose in that book, I defended you for having. Good luck, and...
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