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11-21-2015, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: los angeles
Posts: 1,134
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Check your oil pressure sender for leaks!
While backing my truck I noticed I was leaving a trail of oil all over the ground. I shut it off as soon as I saw the leak and sprayed the street, sidewalk and driveway with oil. Some quick investigation found an (original...from 1978
 ) oil pressure switch that was leaking oil past the the two terminals on the switch. I unscrewed the switch, cleaned it off a little, and blew air (with my mouth) through engine side of the switch, and I could definitely feel that the switch was not holding pressure. That part of my Straight 6 has been oily for years, but i always assumed it was from the valve cover.I caught it before I destroyed my little 6-banger, thank goodness. The moral of the story....check your switch! |
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11-24-2015, 11:40 AM
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78K & 79C Jimmys
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA
Posts: 7,901
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Re: Check your oil pressure sender for leaks!
Lucky to find it,Ive seen senders sheared off
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11-24-2015, 03:40 PM
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driving is in my blood
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mesa AZ
Posts: 5,750
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Re: Check your oil pressure sender for leaks!
Why check? Sounds like it lets you know when its time by leaking all over the ground! lol
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