I've been reading posts after posts and have found a crap load of info, but not what I want to know... Has anyone put in a machanical oil pressure guage and just bypassed the oil pressure sensor, I know that is the problem because i check the pressure and its good but my guage is reading nothing nada... $12 guage or $100 sensor.... I just need a answer if you can or not will my truck shut down if i dont replace the sensor?

2001.5 Ram 3500 4x4 24v

 

To my knowledge it will not quit. I futher beleive your sensor is really nothing more then a pressure switch with fancy connector. The ECM looks for switch to go open and generates a gauge movement that satsifies the driver.

 

I have a mechanical gage in my truck. The only real problem is that the oil line is pretty long and too small diameter. It take a long time to show oil pressure in the winter.

I'd suggest using a 1/4 in brake line up to the dash opening where ever you drill it.. Put a rubber gromet inthe hole and use a #4 braided line to the gage. It still will be a little sluggish in the winter but better than the puny line that comes with the gage.

The truck will run fine with the sender connected but you will probably get a check engine warning.

 

Ok, so i just have to look at a light on my cluster no problem... Mechanical guage it is.
Thanks

 

Don't worry about slow response. You know as soon as the needle moves, you are good to go. Route small line away from heat.