Oil Pressure Sensor

[vzfox]

My oil pressure gauge is constantly max'd out no matter what. I have tried unplugging the connector to the sensor that sits right next to the distributor that is screwed into the block, but got the same response from my gauge (max'd out).

 

A. Is that the right sensor for my dashboard gauge?

B. Why would my oil pressure read over 60psi (max'd out) rather it is plugged in or not?

 

V8..350...5.7L

[Mr. Smith]

My oil pressure gauge is constantly max'd out no matter what.  I have tried unplugging the connector to the sensor that sits right next to the distributor that is screwed into the block, but got the same response from my gauge (max'd out).

 

A.  Is that the right sensor for my dashboard gauge?

B.  Why would my oil pressure read over 60psi (max'd out) rather it is plugged in or not?

 

V8..350...5.7L

 

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Sounds like the gauge is fubared.

[vzfox]

You may be right, but with the engine off the gauge drops....and with the key on, but engine off the gauge is still dropped off. It will only max out with the engine running.

 

FYI....I have the "black to white" half circle gauges. I would be more than happy to replace my dash gauges with an updated dashboard from a '92 or so, but not sure if they would match up, connector wise from the back. I do know that another dashboard would mount, just the connections might not.

[vzfox]

Situation resolved.......The oil pressure switch itself was faulty. I replaced it and now it works just fine.

 

thanx guys.