 Considering the removal of the oil pressure gauge, I have given up |
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| 914Bryan |
 Oct 6 2016, 09:11 AM
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Please tell me that there are some of you that have battled the same oil pressure issue I have? After my 2256 build, ditching all the stock 2.0 FI and its components and moving to carburetors, I have enjoyed a moderately powerful, fun car to drive. It is a real blast and the money was not wasted. I am happy with how it runs.
The issue is the wild fluctuation of oil pressure that I can't help but watch. I feel like a moth to a light. Some examples: Yesterday, idling in rush hour stop and go traffic, it was always about 10 lbs over whatever thousand rpm the engine was at (example, 3,000=40lbs). This is where I like to see it. That night, during the same drive, but without stop and go traffic, it was about 10-20lb below whatever thousand rpm it was at. When stopping and making a left turn, the oil pressure warning light kept coming on. Today, mid 60 weather, drove it about 20 minutes, and the oil pressure never went below 50, even at idle. There is other craziness and inconsistency, cold or hot engine, outside temperature, does not matter, and i am sure you get the picture. WTF? Oil level is always checked and I overfill it about a 1/4 to 1/2 quart. As far as I know the oil system is stock with a 30mm Melling aluminum pump. Brand new electronic VDO gauge and sending unit. I want to say F**k it, disconnect the gauge and throw caution to the wind, but I just cant bring myself to doing it. Please, any ideas of what I can do to solve this or where to start looking? |
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| malcolm2 |
Oct 10 2016, 09:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States 
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I assume that sender only has 1 wire connection...? Couldn't you buy the sender with 2, one for the green light and one for the gauge?
what is the benefit to including the OEM type oil light sender? |
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| Jonathan Livesay |
Oct 10 2016, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 742 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Oct 10 2016, 08:16 AM)  I assume that sender only has 1 wire connection...? Couldn't you buy the sender with 2, one for the green light and one for the gauge? what is the benefit to including the OEM type oil light sender? His looks like the 2 pole one to me. |
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| malcolm2 |
Oct 10 2016, 10:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Jonathan Livesay @ Oct 10 2016, 10:54 AM) QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Oct 10 2016, 08:16 AM) I assume that sender only has 1 wire connection...? Couldn't you buy the sender with 2, one for the green light and one for the gauge? what is the benefit to including the OEM type oil light sender? His looks like the 2 pole one to me. maybe, but why does he use the OEM sender too? anyone see a benefit to having the OEM sender to light the light? I have a 2 pole and it seems to work the green OEM light and the VDO gauge just fine. Looking for a picture of mine.... |
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914Bryan Considering the removal of the oil pressure gauge Oct 6 2016, 09:11 AM
stugray The piston in the pressure relief valve is known t... Oct 6 2016, 12:05 PM porschetub Have you carefully checked the wiring gauge to sen... Oct 6 2016, 12:24 PM
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Have you carefully checked the wiring gauge to se... Oct 6 2016, 02:05 PM 914Sixer Did you REPLACE the wire from the sender to the en... Oct 6 2016, 01:38 PM pbanders I had an oil pressure gauge on my first motor, a 2... Oct 6 2016, 01:53 PM Steve Do you have a heavy duty pump or stock pump? I th... Oct 6 2016, 06:59 PM ejm If you are using a grease gun or paint ball gun ho... Oct 6 2016, 07:23 PM cuddyk I'm using this...
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[quote name='cuddyk' post='2408339' date='Oct 6 2... Oct 9 2016, 10:25 AM jim_hoyland Nice set up - thanks for sharing; been looking for... Oct 9 2016, 10:52 AM cuddyk
Nice set up - thanks for sharing; been looking fo... Oct 9 2016, 11:04 AM rgalla9146 I'd try an old fashion mechanical gauge, one t... Oct 10 2016, 09:54 AM cuddyk Hi guys,
I use the OEM light sender because it tr... Oct 10 2016, 10:21 AM malcolm2
Hi guys,
I use the OEM light sender because it t... Oct 10 2016, 10:45 AM cuddyk The port on the engine is M10, which is close but ... Oct 10 2016, 12:06 PM malcolm2 Ended up just taking a picture.
Oct 10 2016, 05:57 PM cuddyk If your mechanical gauge is M10 (or NPT with M10 a... Oct 10 2016, 07:51 PM |
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