I have oil pressure
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Cruising
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From: Ma
I have oil pressure
I finally replaced my sending unit tonight. I did the cut the cowl methode. All went well and it works! just wanted to say thanks to everyone that posted how to's. i wouldnt have tried to do it if it wasn't on the forum. Thanks again
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
It depends on the temperatures at the time. Most all see a normal operating temperature, about 38-50 psi but during the middle of the summer, hot, idling, could be 19. Lowest allowed minimum is 6 psi to run the engine. Should it ever get that low, the engine needs to come apart.
Drifting
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From: Springfield VA
Also what oil you use may alter the number a little as well. M1 5w30 is a thin oil while castrol runs thick on their ratings.
That and if you use a 10 or 15wXX weight oil the pressure can also be higher.
I run 1 qt of 15w50 and the rest 5w30 and see around high 30's to low 60's right now with the cooler weather. Drops to 40ish when warm.
That and if you use a 10 or 15wXX weight oil the pressure can also be higher.
I run 1 qt of 15w50 and the rest 5w30 and see around high 30's to low 60's right now with the cooler weather. Drops to 40ish when warm.
Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
did you try the swivel socket method like in the video? I dont mind cutting if i need to but i only try to do it as a last resort. of course after taking the intake off twice, once to go to the LS6 and once to reattach the rear vacuum line, doing it a third time to do the oil pressure sender would be a snap.
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Cruising
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From: Ma
Baxsom I cut a hole in the cowl. I went this way for future time saving when it needs to be done again lol. after removing 1 9mm bolt thats next to the sending unit i used a 1 1/16 impact socket and it was a breeze. i figure it will take a 1/2 hour tops next time.
