<VV> how to check oil presure switch

[George Jones]

And if you've recently removed engine sheet metal, check to ensure you
haven't pinched a wire.


George Jones
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On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 10:47 PM, Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com> wrote:

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> Hello- Can anyone tell me how to check, using  a volt meter, an oil
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> switch to see if it's good or not?
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>  Also, does the engine temp switch (that goes into the head) fail often?
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> have know the specs for this to check it , as this would be appreciated
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> It is a 1966 110HP - 4 speed car.
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> 1  You need to use compress air  with a good  short scale gauge.. 0-10 psi
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> 2  No  Continuity from Tang  to body with less than 5 psi...  tells you it
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> Head temp "snap switches"  on a 110 transfer at 525F.. same scenario...
> Open until temp...
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>  The both ground the same dashl ight to make it come on....
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> So when first starting the engine... you are testing the OP switch only.
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> The Head temp switch  always starts coming on at a lower and lower temp
> until it will stay on before you can get out of the driveway!  Failsafe!
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> Matt Nall
> Charleston, Oregon
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