Oil pressure gage problem

[Bugoutwhistler]

I just got my m35a2 and I know it has oil pressure cause the seal went on the oil filter and it leaked bad . The gage does not work , I am limited what can wrench on , where should I start ? where is the oil pressure sender on the motor? I was going to test for juice at the back of the gage to start but if you guys have any ideas or tricks let me know . Thanks !

 

[DeucesWild11]

Did you try tapping on the gauge? Mine has a bad ground so when I tap on it or around it, it comes to life.. Sorry that's all I got..

 

[swbradley1]

Pretty sure the location is in the TM.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

You may need a new gasket for the oil filter and the sending unit is on the right side at the back, low above the starter.
Looking at the TM's is a great way to learn about your truck. They are free to down load here on SS.

 

[Bugoutwhistler]

I did put a new gasket on the oil filter and changed the oil, the gage might be crap or a broken wire I don't know . Thanks for telling me where the sender is , I was lost in the tms for a while and didn't find it. Now I can test the wires and check the sender . Thanks

 

[doghead]

Complete diagnosis of the oil pressure gauge is covered in the -20TM. The whole gauge panel grounds through the 4 mount screws.

There are 60 and 120 psi gauges and senders.


How tight did you tighten your oil filter bolt? 60 ft/lbs comes to mind. It's in the -20TM also. More and it will break, less and it may leak. Do not spin the cans.

 

[59apache]

if everything fails, try this:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?85050-oil-pressure-gauge-quit