68 Bronco

Broncoholics · May 20, 2004

Well, good news... I thought I had low oil pressure (30# running). I did a oil change with the same rusults (30# running). As I about gave up I smacked the gauge and it went up to 50#. b-( I knew the Fonze taught me something...
Does anyone know if the sticky gauge can be fixed or should I get a new one?

:unsure:

Bully Bob · May 31, 2004

Those gages are a bit old. You can remove it & see what it's catching on BUT it's like "working on a watch" !
I prefer installing a mechanical gage for a more accurate reading. The orig. one may just clear itself one day.
Bob

Yellow 72 · Jun 1, 2004

so what is the oil pressure supposed to be? when i driving in third gear its about 25 to 30 #'s is that not right?

Broncoholics · Jun 1, 2004

Good oil pressure is about 50-60# running 2000 RPM's or higher. Mine will drop to 40# at idle. 25# is getting down there. You should replace the engine oil and add a engine treadment (thickoil stuff)and see if it improves. Or get another gauge as I had to do. The oil pump might need to be changed.

Yellow 72 · Jun 3, 2004

Alright i'll look into to the oil pump because the gauge is brand new.

Thanks

texar72broncoboy · Jun 12, 2004

just keep hittin it. it may not be the gauge it may be the wiring shorting out cuz my gas gauge did that and sometimes i wish it was telling the truth

Broncoholics · Jun 15, 2004

Its not the stock oil pressure gauge, its aftermarket. I don't think its in the wiring since after I tap the gauge it goes to 60# then sticks again on 30# when I shut the engine off. Do you think I can spray some WD-40 in there and clean it out? Seems like some crap is stuck in there.