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| Re: Where is the oil pressure sending unit located? [message #95254 is a reply to message #95253] |
Tue, 10 August 2010 19:02   |
C Boyd
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| explainer wrote on Tue, 10 August 2010 19:47 |
My mechanic needs to locate the oil pressure sending unit on my Old 455 GMC. He can't seem to find it. Can anyone give me some info on this?
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Sir: the oil pressure warning light switch is on the LF top of engine next to the water neck. It has a wire going to it that will cause the light to go out when unplugged and come on when grounded.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] Where is the oil pressure sending unit located? [message #95283 is a reply to message #95281] |
Tue, 10 August 2010 22:19 |
Bob de Kruyff
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""Since I was apparently the only one that criticized the mechanic I assume that this statement was directed at me.
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Not really Emery--in fact you weren't the only one and I think you are right. However, there are some folks here (me not included)that always just supply a good answer without any personal opinion attached. I really like that and again, I'm not blessed with that.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Where is the oil pressure sending unit located? [message #95285 is a reply to message #95281] |
Tue, 10 August 2010 22:20 |
GMCNUSA
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[quote title=emerystora wrote on Tue, 10 August 2010 23:13]
On Aug 10, 2010, at 8:47 PM, Bob de Kruyff wrote:
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Since I was apparently the only one that criticized the mechanic I assume that this statement was directed at me.
However, I feel that my suggestion to get another mechanic in the long term would be the best advice I could give to really help Ken Burgett.
His mechanic is obviously not familiar with GM engines of the vintage of the GMC motorhome. Ken would be far better served if he finds one who is.
His mechanic is likely charging by the hour and if he is being paid to learn on the job then that could get a bit expensive.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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Emery,
I had the same thought as you and I agree new mechanic is warranted.
Larry Dilk
Indianapolis, IN
76 Eleganza II
Patterson 455,Turbo City TBI,
Just LOVE It!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Where is the oil pressure sending unit located? [message #95287 is a reply to message #95285] |
Tue, 10 August 2010 22:24 |
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ljdavick
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I just thought ownership was expensive! The learning I try to do here on the net...
Larry Davick
On Aug 10, 2010, at 8:20 PM, Larry and Cheryl Dilk <lwd222@msn.com> wrote:
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> [quote title=emerystora wrote on Tue, 10 August 2010 23:13]
> On Aug 10, 2010, at 8:47 PM, Bob de Kruyff wrote:
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> Since I was apparently the only one that criticized the mechanic I assume that this statement was directed at me.
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> However, I feel that my suggestion to get another mechanic in the long term would be the best advice I could give to really help Ken Burgett.
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> His mechanic is obviously not familiar with GM engines of the vintage of the GMC motorhome. Ken would be far better served if he finds one who is.
> His mechanic is likely charging by the hour and if he is being paid to learn on the job then that could get a bit expensive.
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> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
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> Emery,
> I had the same thought as you and I agree new mechanic is warranted.
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> Larry Dilk
> Indianapolis, IN
> 76 Eleganza II
> Patterson 455,Turbo City TBI,
> Just LOVE It!
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| Re: Where is the oil pressure sending unit located? [message #95334 is a reply to message #95325] |
Wed, 11 August 2010 13:03 |
fred v
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| CBWoodSR wrote on Wed, 11 August 2010 11:01 |
Guys, remember this is an older engine and the switch doesnt look like what newer (younger) people are used to seeing and where its located.
It doesnt look like an oil switch that I am used to seeing also and it works differently than we're used to (me)
(humor)
I thought I was wrong once.....
Thankx
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most of my experience is with 4 banger sports cars. most of them had the oil switch down low on the block.
Fred V
'77 Royale RB 455
P'cola, Fl
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| Re: Where is the oil pressure sending unit located? [message #95415 is a reply to message #95253] |
Wed, 11 August 2010 21:21 |
JohnL455
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I think it was meant as constructive advice. Even if you were a mechanic born after there were no non EFI and non Computer cars being built, the basic senders and switchs on engines are rudimentary. Or if you don't know where it is you should be able to find it through basic trouble shooting ( hands on ) or the internet ( hands off ).
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Where is the oil pressure sending unit located? [message #95428 is a reply to message #95415] |
Wed, 11 August 2010 22:13 |
Don A
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....... if you don't know where it is you should be able to find it through basic trouble shooting ( hands on ) or the internet ( hands off )......
what's the fun in that and why waste the time when a quick question here leads to so much helpful discussion !
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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