<VV> oil pressure switch (LM)

[J R Read_HML]

Sometimes you get lucky... sometime you don't.  If you can find a thin wall 
socket (haven't seen one in a while) you get lucky more often.

Later, JR

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From: <mhicks130 at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 3:10 PM
Subject: <VV> oil pressure switch (LM)


> So I decided to replace my oil pressure switch since the press-temp light 
> doesn't come on when I start the car.  Now I had read either here or at 
> Corvair Center about how to check if it's the switch but of course I 
> ignored that and just changed it out.  The light comes on with the new 
> switch so I guess I got lucky.  Here's the thing though, even though I had 
> the "special" socket to get it out, I had to remove the gas line and 
> alternator to get the socket on the switch.  It wasn't that big a deal and 
> it made it easier to clean out the oil cooler while I was at it but do you 
> guys have to remove these things?  Or is it just me?
>
> I still have to put in the replacement thermostats and heater motor that 
> are waiting for me to get off my duff.  I love these small jobs, it gives 
> you a sense of satisfaction in getting something done.
>
> Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays all you Corvair people!
>
> mike
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