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pbc · 05-23-2013, 03:34 PM

hello not sure if my oil gauge is working correctly when ignition swich is on motor not running it goes to the high side when the motor is running its allways pegged out on the high side it just not seem very accurate normally a oil gauge will fluxuate a little thanks paul

Fibber Mcgee · 05-23-2013, 04:10 PM

Its not working right. It should be at low side when not running.

pbc · 05-23-2013, 05:20 PM

with motor not running ignition swich on where should the needle be

Cecil/WV · 05-23-2013, 05:22 PM

On zero, looks like the wire is grounded or the sender is bad.

pbc · 05-23-2013, 05:39 PM

great I will check that out thank you paul

ChikaFreak · 05-24-2013, 10:18 AM

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Mine is not working either. Let us know how this investigation goes!

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pbc · 05-24-2013, 03:49 PM

yes will let you know might not be till next week I did check my gauge and sender seem to be working properly checked my wiring seems to be right a few years ago I went from 6 to 12 volt which I wouldn't go back might need a resister at that gauge any input also could someone tell me if I need one at the temp and fuel thanks paul

Fibber Mcgee · 05-24-2013, 04:20 PM

If you went from 6 to 12 you will need a resistor at the fuel,temp,and oil gauges. You might have burnt it out.

pbc · 05-24-2013, 05:59 PM

Thought so thanks Fibber Mcgee I will hook up a resister they still are operating hope I didn't damage them thanks paul

Mike in AZ · 05-24-2013, 06:46 PM

i think you need the resistor before the sender, so the sender gets 6V??...same with temperature senders?.....Mike

pbc · 05-24-2013, 07:25 PM

thanks mike understood I think I will reduce the volts at gauges and get 12 volt senders I want to get away from 6 volts thanks again paul

Fibber Mcgee · 05-24-2013, 08:31 PM

Not to get off topic but 6 volt can be very reliable. I have one vehicle that's been converted and one that's original and they both have their advantages.

pbc · 05-24-2013, 09:36 PM

Hi Fibber Mcgee yes to a degree they are reliable for years I ran this car on 6 volts but after converting to 12 theres a real difference the engine has better response with 12 going to the distributer 12 volt gen quicker charge and easy on the starter at times you have hard starting theres nothing better then a 12 volt battery

05-23-2013, 03:34 PM	#1
pbc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: raymond n.h Posts: 61	41 oil gauge hello not sure if my oil gauge is working correctly when ignition swich is on motor not running it goes to the high side when the motor is running its allways pegged out on the high side it just not seem very accurate normally a oil gauge will fluxuate a little thanks paul

05-23-2013, 04:10 PM	#2
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: 41 oil gauge Its not working right. It should be at low side when not running. __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

05-23-2013, 05:20 PM	#3
pbc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: raymond n.h Posts: 61	Re: 41 oil gauge with motor not running ignition swich on where should the needle be

05-23-2013, 05:22 PM	#4
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: 41 oil gauge On zero, looks like the wire is grounded or the sender is bad.

05-23-2013, 05:39 PM	#5
pbc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: raymond n.h Posts: 61	Re: 41 oil gauge great I will check that out thank you paul

05-24-2013, 10:18 AM	#6
ChikaFreak Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Westmont, IL Posts: 22	Re: 41 oil gauge Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mine is not working either. Let us know how this investigation goes! thanks

05-24-2013, 03:49 PM	#7
pbc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: raymond n.h Posts: 61	Re: 41 oil gauge yes will let you know might not be till next week I did check my gauge and sender seem to be working properly checked my wiring seems to be right a few years ago I went from 6 to 12 volt which I wouldn't go back might need a resister at that gauge any input also could someone tell me if I need one at the temp and fuel thanks paul

05-24-2013, 04:20 PM	#8
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: 41 oil gauge If you went from 6 to 12 you will need a resistor at the fuel,temp,and oil gauges. You might have burnt it out. __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

05-24-2013, 05:59 PM	#9
pbc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: raymond n.h Posts: 61	Re: 41 oil gauge Thought so thanks Fibber Mcgee I will hook up a resister they still are operating hope I didn't damage them thanks paul

05-24-2013, 06:46 PM	#10
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: 41 oil gauge i think you need the resistor before the sender, so the sender gets 6V??...same with temperature senders?.....Mike

05-24-2013, 07:25 PM	#11
pbc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: raymond n.h Posts: 61	Re: 41 oil gauge thanks mike understood I think I will reduce the volts at gauges and get 12 volt senders I want to get away from 6 volts thanks again paul

05-24-2013, 08:31 PM	#12
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: 41 oil gauge Not to get off topic but 6 volt can be very reliable. I have one vehicle that's been converted and one that's original and they both have their advantages. __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

05-24-2013, 09:36 PM	#13
pbc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: raymond n.h Posts: 61	Re: 41 oil gauge Hi Fibber Mcgee yes to a degree they are reliable for years I ran this car on 6 volts but after converting to 12 theres a real difference the engine has better response with 12 going to the distributer 12 volt gen quicker charge and easy on the starter at times you have hard starting theres nothing better then a 12 volt battery