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Message started by cheapnewb24 on 09/05/16 at 15:04:28

Title: Testing my oil pressure.
Post by cheapnewb24 on 09/05/16 at 15:04:28

About the oil pressure gauge... What's the best thing for me to get? I might eventually mount it. :-? Thinking of something $10-20. Is a 60 psi harley gauge the best for this application? Does it need to be fluid-filled? What hose would be good? How about hose for permanent mounting?

If I don't mount one, does it need to be a specific kind of pressure gauge?

I found an adapter I think. http://www.egauges.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=R7966&CartID=2

Dad has some old pressure gauges laying around somewhere. Whether they still even work, much less whether they're sensitive enough for that low pressure is another question. He has one he used on his ford ranger many years ago, assuming I can find it, and it works, and it works well enough for the application.

I could just run by the automotive place and get a cheap oil gauge for a car. :-?

Title: Re: Testing my oil pressure.
Post by cheapnewb24 on 09/05/16 at 15:12:14

Cheap, the right range, but kinda tiny, and doesn't look fluid filled.
https://www.vdo-gauges.com/instruments-displays-and-clusters/by-series/mini-pressure-gauges.html

Title: Re: Testing my oil pressure.
Post by gizzo on 09/05/16 at 15:46:37

I wouldn't bother. It'll probably leak and get killed by vibration. If you must know the pressure, try finding a good mechanic with a set of master gauges and check oil pressure with them. An on/off sender unit with an idiot light on the dash might work.

Title: Re: Testing my oil pressure.
Post by cheapnewb24 on 09/05/16 at 16:02:05

Versy kinda mentioned the idea of testing my oil pressure to make sure there's not something wrong. That's kinda what started it.

Title: Re: Testing my oil pressure.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/05/16 at 17:43:37

You should be able to get an idea by backing out the plug while it's running. Have a hand on the kill.

Title: Re: Testing my oil pressure.
Post by Dave on 09/05/16 at 18:04:53

Just remove the valve adjustment cap and look inside. If the parts are oily the engine is pumping oil. If the parts are dry.....it is not pumping oil.

Title: Re: Testing my oil pressure.
Post by Serowbot on 09/05/16 at 18:10:00

1B202D3A2B273C3A2129243B480 wrote:

Just remove the valve adjustment cap and look inside. If the parts are oily the engine is pumping oil. If the parts are dry.....it is not pumping oil.

Dat's science, dat is... ;D

Title: Re: Testing my oil pressure.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/05/16 at 18:26:05

Doooh..
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