Sounds like the sending unit. It's a bulb like unit next to the
distributor. It takes either a 1/2 or 9/16" open end wrench that's bent 90
degrees to clear all the clutter. Do check with a manual to determine the
size of the wrench needed.
Tim R.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew McHorney" <andrewmchorney@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 7:26 PM
Subject: DML: Oil Pressure Light
> I have an interesting question.
>
> I have a 1995 V8 Dakota with 85,000 miles. Today when I got off the
> freeway, my oil light came on. I gunned the engine and it went off. The
oil
> pressure was in the normal range ( close to the left middle line) and the
> crankshaft is full. I stopped to check the oil level on my own and at a
> nearby oil change place and the fluid is full. Then the light did not come
> on for the next 2 miles to work. I had no problems going home. An
> interesting note is that the truck stalled once a few weeks ago just the
> one time.
>
> My first thought was the oil pump or the fact that maybe the truck was
> going to stall. I am running with 30 weight oil and it is very warm in San
> Diego.
>
> Besides the oil pump wearing, what else could be the cause.
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew
>
>
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