<VV> Update -- low oil pressure in a late model

[Harry Yarnell]

My suggestion is to cut the lead to the temp sensor close to were it marries 
with the oil press switch, and rehook the oil press sensor and see if the 
lamp goes out. Gives you half warning of doom.

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edelstein and Payne" <eandp at mindspring.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 7:33 AM
Subject: <VV> Update -- low oil pressure in a late model


>   Well I disconnected the wire to the oil pressure sensor and fired up the 
> motor.  The light statyed off momentarily and then came on.  If I revved 
> the motor it would "flicker".  So I reached through the door in the right 
> lower shroud and disconnected the wire to the heat sensor.  Same 
> result --- the light stayed on but would "flicker" if the engine were 
> revved.  Seemed like most definitley an electrical short, but to be sure I 
> removed the oil pressure sensor and installed the cheap mechanical oil 
> pressure gauge that I had picked up on the way home.  Got just under 30 
> psi at idle with the engine cold.  Revving the motor up to 1000-1500 rpm 
> brought the pressure up to 40 psi.  Looks like no problem with the oil 
> pressure.
>     The wire from the pressure sensor runs under the top shroud (the 
> legendary "turkey roaster") and disappears.  Given the problem in taking 
> that off, it will not be repaired.  So my son will be driving the car by 
> the "seat of his pants".  Told him he just needs to stay "atuned" to the 
> motor, and if it starts "clattering", to pull over immediately. Probably a 
> good experience for him.
>     At some point in the near future I may run a new wire from the sensor 
> to the dash light down the side but on top of the shroud.  Seems like I'd 
> need some wire that has more heat resistant insulation than what I have in 
> the shop.  Anyone know where to get such stuff?
>    Many thanks for the suggestions.
>
>                                Travis Payne   65 Monza coupe
>                                Raleigh, NC    65 500 coupe
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