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techtalk:ref:oil15 [2019/11/14 16:13] hippysmack |
techtalk:ref:oil15 [2022/09/27 05:34] hippysmack [At Rocker Box (1957-1985)] |
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====== REF: Oiling & Lubrication ====== | ====== REF: Oiling & Lubrication ====== | ||
====== Installing an Oil Pressure Gauge ====== | ====== Installing an Oil Pressure Gauge ====== | ||
+ | {{ :techtalk:evo:oil:oil_pressure_switch_threads_by_hippysmack.png?direct&300|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
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The presence of oil pressure is usually measured by whether the oil light is on or not. \\ | The presence of oil pressure is usually measured by whether the oil light is on or not. \\ | ||
The so called, idiot light, simply lets you know that the oil pressure is high enough to actuate the oil pressure switch and then the light. \\ | The so called, idiot light, simply lets you know that the oil pressure is high enough to actuate the oil pressure switch and then the light. \\ | ||
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(preventing excess pressure buildup to the gauge) \\ | (preventing excess pressure buildup to the gauge) \\ | ||
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- | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_9_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_9_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ |
==== Testing at the rocker box ==== | ==== Testing at the rocker box ==== | ||
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Below are some general drawings on hooking up the gauge. ((drawings by Hippysmack)) \\ | Below are some general drawings on hooking up the gauge. ((drawings by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
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- | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}{{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ |
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==== Testing at the rocker box ==== | ==== Testing at the rocker box ==== | ||
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That way, as the pressure builds, it will both enter the gauge and the flow into the engine. \\ | That way, as the pressure builds, it will both enter the gauge and the flow into the engine. \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} |
- | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_6_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}{{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_6_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}{{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ |