Oil sending unit

folson · Aug 28, 2018

Hello Have a question on the sending unit. Have a 1971 Mustang 302. No Gauges Lights. I have not seen the light come on when starting. I noticed the the sending unit is a"canister" unit which I believe is for gauges not a light. It has that with a extension coming from the block. Am I right ? Also can I change and keep the extension? Will oil leak out in changing the sender? Thanks

Edbert · Aug 29, 2018

Yes you are right if the question is regarding that canister on the extension (very close to the gas pump and oil filter) being your oil-pressure sending unit.

I do not know any way to tell the difference between the canisters designed for a gauge versus those designed for a light. I'm not saying there is no way to tell the difference, perhaps the use of a multimeter would suffice. You might try looking for a part number on it but that is doubtful.

You may get a drip of oil or two but it will not flow out of the block unless the engine is running in which case it would be a dangerous disaster :-D

folson · Aug 29, 2018

sir; Thank You. From what I can figure out it appears That the canister ones are for Gauges. Vs the ones that are not. When I got this car the Water temp sensor was wrong ( sensor for gauges vs light) So I am thinking the same for the oil as when you first start the oil light does not come on like the temp light. I know the bulb is good to.

Oil sending unit

folson

Member

Edbert

folson

Member

Similar threads

Oil sending unit

folson

Member

Edbert

folson

Member

Similar threads

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency