Bad Oil Pressure Gauge

[ApolloKnight]

So while cleaning up the generator this past weekend after an oil change I noticed the oil pressure gauge doesn't work. I tapped it a few times, but the needle appears to be frozen in the 0 position. The motor doesn't shut off, so I think the gauge is bad.

Is there an easy way to replace this with an off the shelf unit, or should I try to find an OEM?

 

[jamawieb]

I've read several post that people have used the Beede 12803 but I have personally never replaced it with one.

 

[Triple Jim]

Any decent pressure gauge with the right fitting will work fine if you're not trying to stay 100% original.

 

[Bmxenbrett]

Its not a mechanical gauge so make sure you get a sender with it if you go aftermarket. Or at least know the Ohm readings are compatible.
I have an aftermarket fuel gauge and used the original sender.

 

[DieselAddict]

Its not a mechanical gauge so make sure you get a sender with it if you go aftermarket. Or at least know the Ohm readings are compatible.
I have an aftermarket fuel gauge and used the original sender.

He wasn't specific in his post but he has a MEP003 which has a mechanical oil pressure gauge.

 

[1800 Diesel]

What model generator? The MEP-002A & 003A use a different gauge than the 004-5-6 series. Or do you have an 80X model?

 

[ApolloKnight]

What model generator? The MEP-002A & 003A use a different gauge than the 004-5-6 series. Or do you have an 80X model?

Sorry, It's a MEP-003A.

 

[Triple Jim]

That's an ordinary pressure gauge, so any type you like that fits and has a reasonable scale will work fine.

 

[pjwest03]

For mechanical gauges, I like Hewitt Industries. They look the part and are available with 24v illumination as well. Their prices are pretty reasonable.

 

[jamawieb]

The only reason I'm posting the link is because it was hard to find on the big auction site.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/onan-5k-10k...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649