my oil pressure gauge reads 60psi whenever the key is in the run position. when off it reads 0psi. i think its the sender unit but want a second opinion. thanks.

 

that's where i'd start

 

Dodge $400. Napa $315. Kenworth NW $102 for the sender. Since replacing mine the new one is more sensitive and gives a better reading in my opinion.

Mine was doing the same as yours, pegged or nothing.

Kurt

 

thanks ill be going to the local cummins dealer. tommorrow

 

When I replaced mine on my 2001.5 this summer, the new one took a different size deep socket than the old, which I didn't have, so it took an extra trip into town ...

 

ok thanks for the input ill take that in mind when i pick it up

 

seems cheaper to get mechanical one that will give you true readings

 

yes it probably is. but i want my truck to look like it did from the factory. i like the look of a clean dash, not cluttered with guages. However i am gunna put a temporary pressure gauge in to check it since i jsut got done rebuilding the engine.

 

Oh, by the way, the new one looked a little different than the old one, but mine actually took the same socket, I think 1 1/8" deep. Make sure it is a two wire and has the correct end. Also you should write down the CPL ( Control Parts List) number from your engine to make it easier on the parts counter and to make sure you get the right one! I also keep my engine serial # written in the owners manual for such times!

Kurt

 

my sender is a 3 wire sender not a 2 wire? is that correct?