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08-08-2005, 09:23 AM
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Can you test the oil gauge?
My oil gauge is pegging on the high end. At idle, it is right in the middle. Is there a way to check it? I don't want to put after market gauges in the truck. If it's bad, I want to replace it.
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68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear |
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08-08-2005, 10:21 AM
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New engine? Sounds ok to me. Full right is 60 PSI-30 in middle. Old engine (402) went a little past center-new engine (502) goes full right. I have another gauge and it reads 60 PSI when old gauge is full right.
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08-08-2005, 10:50 AM
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Engine has 8-11000 miles on rebuild. Has Hi-perf oil pump. Just trying to make sure everything is working.
Thanks
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68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear |
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08-08-2005, 11:35 AM
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you need an 80 lb oil preesure gauge, and that would solve the pegging problem
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08-08-2005, 11:40 AM
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As long as it's stock looking...
I want the inside of the truck to be either all stock, or all Autometer.... Stock is much cheaper...
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68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear |
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08-08-2005, 12:06 PM
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Mine pegs also as probably most out there, I would only worry if it goes to zero while its still running
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08-08-2005, 12:10 PM
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 No doubt...I have 3 Autometer Phantom gauges, oil, temp and volt...but would need speedo and tach to complete the set and they are NOT cheap... I have speedwarning dash in my 71 that I may sell and set myself up with autometers.
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68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear |
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08-08-2005, 10:13 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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You can get an 80psi guage from a c/40 and up truck, looks exactly like the one in your rig right now.
however, I see no point in all reality. If it pegs the guage, then you have plentyu of pressure. It's when it goes the other way that you need to worry. |
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