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

[Ron]

Standard automotive wire lasts for forty years around a Corvair engine.  I 
can't imagine why you need anything fancier.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edelstein and Payne" <eandp at mindspring.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 4:33 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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