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Checking Engine Oil Pressure

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Fig 1: OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
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1 - OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
2 - ENGINE OIL COOLER
3 - ENGINE OIL FILTER

Check oil pressure using a gauge at oil pressure switch (1) location.

  1. Remove the oil pressure switch (1). See Engine/Lubrication/SWITCH, Oil Pressure - Removal .
  2. Install oil pressure test gauge, C-3292A with Adapter 8406. For Special Tool identification, see Engine - Special Tools .
    CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, Do Not Run engine at 3000 RPM.
  3. Warm engine to normal operating temperature.
  4. Monitor gauge readings at idle and 3000 RPM. For specifications, see Engine - Specifications .