Oil pressure gauge not working

Tiny
J GOWE
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  • 1987 FORD F-150
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 148,000 MILES
Oil pressure gauge is not working.
How can I tell if it's the gauge or sensor?
Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 10:15 AM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

The best way to tell is to check the actual oil pressure with a gauge.

You remove the oil sender unit and insert the gauge and measure the pressure. At idle you should 30-35 pounds and at 1200 you should have 45-60 pounds.

I attached the location for you. You can rent a tester at a parts store for the test.

Roy
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 3:51 PM

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