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Show your support by making a donation here: Supporters page >>>> oil pressure sending unit          El Camino Central Forum Index -> Engine Topics View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message golftwinkie Gear Head Necoa #: 4406 Joined: Dec 03, 2004 Posts: 13 Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:33 pm    Post subject: oil pressure sending unit Where is the oil pressure sending located on 1983 el camino with a 305 cu in engine? Back to top dougs85 Site Contributor Necoa #: 9322 Location: 16(CO,MT,WY,UT) Joined: Mar 29, 2007 Posts: 1171 Year: 1985 Model: El Camino Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:44 pm    Post subject: If you have gauges and not warning lamps, it's located above the oil filter. If you have only warning lamps it is located almost under and a little left of the distributor, and it's an oil pressure switch, not an oil pressure sensor. Doug _________________ 85 El Camino 305, TH350, K&N, dual exhausts 87 El Camino 305, 2004R, K&N, dual exhausts 1964-1/2 Mustang conv, 260 V8, dual exhausts 2002 Jaguar XJ8, 2000 Harley Road King Lakewood, CO Back to top golftwinkie Gear Head Necoa #: 4406 Joined: Dec 03, 2004 Posts: 13 Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: oil pressure switch Thanks Doug...I do have the gauges Back to top reno87elco Wrench Necoa #: 11381 Location: 18(N.CA,N.NV) Joined: Mar 26, 2008 Posts: 77 Year: 1987 Model: El Camino Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:52 pm    Post subject: so the one near the distributor is just for the warning light? Back to top reno87elco Wrench Necoa #: 11381 Location: 18(N.CA,N.NV) Joined: Mar 26, 2008 Posts: 77 Year: 1987 Model: El Camino Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:52 pm    Post subject: so the one near the distributor is just for the warning light? Back to top dougs85 Site Contributor Necoa #: 9322 Location: 16(CO,MT,WY,UT) Joined: Mar 29, 2007 Posts: 1171 Year: 1985 Model: El Camino Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:56 pm    Post subject: That's right. However a Tee can be plumbed in and an oil pressure sensor screwed into the Tee. Doug _________________ 85 El Camino 305, TH350, K&N, dual exhausts 87 El Camino 305, 2004R, K&N, dual exhausts 1964-1/2 Mustang conv, 260 V8, dual exhausts 2002 Jaguar XJ8, 2000 Harley Road King Lakewood, CO Back to top 87ElCamino Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 560 Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 3977 Year: 1987 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:33 pm    Post subject: Read this thread. http://elcaminocentral.com/ftopict-2938.html _________________ Ernie 87 El Camino "To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid" Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         El Camino Central Forum Index -> Engine Topics All times are GMT - 6 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forumEl Camino Central Forum Index|--New Members|   |--Announcement|   |--Messages for new forum members|--General Topics|   |--General BS Topics|   |--Site Topics|   |--Legislative Alerts|   |--Product Review|   |--Tips & Tricks|   |--Vendors Forum|   |--Audio|--Body & Chassis|   |--Body Restoration|   |--Electrical Systems|   |--Interior Restoration|   |--Heating & Air Conditioning Systems|   |--Suspension|   |--Detailing|--Drivetrain & Performance|   |--Ignition Upgrades & Discussion Forum|   |--Engine Topics|   |--LT1/LS1/EFI Tech|   |--Performance Modifications|   |--Transmission & Drive line|   |--Brake Systems|--Events & Projects|   |--Calendar of Events|   |--Garage Sales|   |--Wanted Items|   |--Ebay Alert|   |--El Camino 50th Anniversary|   |--All GM Carlsile|--Technical Database|   |--VIN Decoding|   |--RPO Codes|--Regional Discussion Forums|   |--Region 1 (NY)|   |--Region 2 (CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)|   |--Region 3 (DE,NJ,PA)|   |--Region 4 (MD,VA)|   |--Region 5 (NC,SC)|   |--Region 6 (FL)|   |--Region 7 (AL,GA,TN)|   |--Region 8 (OH,WV)|   |--Region 9 (IN,KY,MI)|   |--Region 10 (IL,MN,WI)|   |--Region 11 (IA,NE,ND,SD)|   |--Region 12 (MO,OK,KS)|   |--Region 13 (TX)|   |--Region 14 (AR,LA,MS)|   |--Region 15 (AZ,NM)|   |--Region 16 (CO,MT,WY,UT)|   |--Region 17 (S.CA,S.NV)|   |--Region 18 (N.CA,N.NV)|   |--Region 19 (AK,ID,OR,WA)|   |--Region 20 (HI)|   |--Region 21 Canada (West of Ontario)|   |--Region 22 Canada (East of Manitoba)|   |--Region 23 Mexico|   |--Region 24 Europe|   |--Region 25 (All Other Countries)|--Admininistration|   |--Administration Messages  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB 2.0.8 © 2001 phpBB Group phpBB port v2.1 based on Tom Nitzschner's phpbb2.0.6 upgraded to phpBB 2.0.4 standalone was developed and tested by: ArtificialIntel, ChatServ, mikem, sixonetonoffun and Paul Laudanski (aka Zhen-Xjell). 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