My oil pressure has always read pretty high....well past half way. I think
this is pretty common for the genII's. Not sure if it's the gauge or what.
I run Purolator oil filters just for reference.
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
>From: Pukeloser@aol.com
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: Dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: high oil pressure reading on gen 2
>Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 01:08:40 EDT
>
>Hey all,
>
> Lately my oil pressure reading (stock gauge) has been all the way up
>to
>the top mark on the gauge. Any other Gen 2's have this prob? Should I be
>worried about this?
>I did notice, since I switched to the Fram HP-1 filters about a year ago,
>that my pressure went up due to the less restrictive filter. But it is way
>high now.
>
>My concern is that there may be some restriction after the pressure sensor
>causing a high reading but restricting actual flow to the engine parts.
>
>Anyone know where the sensor is located and whether it determines pressure
>before the oil filter or after?
>
>Any help is much appreciated
>
>John S
>
>95 cc 5.2 auto, transgo shift kit, 4.10 gears, auburn LSD, superior axles,
>MP
>PCM, DT headers, Gibson exhaust (3" from headers back, no cat) MSD digi6+
>ignition, MSD HVC coil, MSD 8.5 wires, HD cap&rotor, autolite 3923's, K&N
>X-stream filter (14x3.5), 180 stat, 1 quart oil filter (relocated), Hughes
>stage II TB and intake manifold, Hughes 1814 cam, 1.6:1 roller rockers,
>progear DR timing chain, MP valve covers, 24# FMS injectors, IAT adjuster
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