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MADLT1:
you hit the nail on the head chromie,mine is seized,what can we do?;42;42;42

Chromie:

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you hit the nail on the head chromie,mine is seized,what can we do?;42;42;42
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What we do is put machine oil (very fine lubricating oil) on the little wheel that the gauge uses to make the needle move.;27
The system is like a small party fluts that when you blow it it straightens up.:25
Same principal with the gauge:spook
Once the oil has time to lubricate (at least 24 hours) gently try to move the seized wheel/pivot, if it still won't move relubricate and keep repeating until it does.:luv
Once the needle is free test the gauge as previously stated above.:v
If you are not careful you will damage/break the gauge;38

MADLT1:
thanks chromie will give it a go through the week;42

jolinari:

--- Quote ---Originally posted by Chromie
Hi jolinari :25
Usually you have maximum oil pressure once you get up to 1200 rpm or more
Engine oil pressure is controlled by RPM and oil temperature, outside air temperature has very little to do with the oil pressure (unless you live where it gets below zero).;27
Depending on what type of oil pump you have will depend upon what type of oil pressure you will get;46
An OEM type oil pump will give you from 15-20lbs at idle and up to 50lbs under throttle;35
An aftermarket oil pump especially a high pressure/high volumn oil pump will give you about 30-50lbs at idle and a constant 70 lib under throttle:luv
Hope this helps
Note a fluxuating oil pressure is the result of low engine oil level, or oil pump pick up loose/missing or a faulty oil pump pressure by-pass/relief valve;53
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yep that helps and will check it out tomorrow :v

Chromie:

--- Quote ---Originally posted by MADLT1
thanks chromie will give it a go through the week;42
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Hi MADLT1:25
Let me know how you go with repairing your oil pressure gauge;42

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