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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Oil Pressure guage....
My oil pressure guage isnt working and am thinking it could be the sending unit, is there anyway to test this? And where is the oil pressure guage sending unit located?
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 02:15 AM
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Should be sticking up out of the back of the block next to the distributor(toward the driver's side). It's a bell shaped thing with one connector going to it.

As for testing it...no idea how you would go about that.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 02:19 AM
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Ground out the wire that plugs into the sending unit, the gauge should peg out if working properly.
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Old May 3, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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are you sure thats the one? Some one also told me that it is also near the oil filter. I am getting confused now, I have a 1988 IROC convertible with a 305 TPI if that helps
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Old May 3, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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'88 should have the sender at the top of the block as Matty described. Visually, you'll know if it's there or not if you peek under the hood.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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Agreed ....my 88' was by the dist. cap. I had the same problem turns out the connection was just loose. I hope the same for you.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Should add that my 88' was a 350 TPI maybe the engine type is the difference?
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Old May 6, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Ok changed the pressure sender by the distributor, and am getting a high readiung like just under 60 at idle, its that good or bad? and why would it be high?
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Old May 7, 2003 | 02:48 AM
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Originally posted by Beast_Vert350
Ok changed the pressure sender by the distributor, and am getting a high readiung like just under 60 at idle, its that good or bad? and why would it be high?
Thats about normal for a cold engine. Drive it a little and see if it comes down.
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