The problem is that the blinking oil light was on at all times when the key was on. I could only get the light to work normally by cutting the high pressure switch wire. I have not tested above 2000 yet. Mark Dennis Haynes wrote: > If key on engine off has the light off, and then starting the engine turns > the light on then the sensors or the wires are reversed. The low oil > pressure/blink the light sensor should be located at the port between the > push rods. This sensor is normally closed (on) and opens when sufficient > pressure is there. The higher pressure sensor (2000 rpm buzzer) is at the > rear of the engine. It s normally open (off) and closes with sufficient > pressure. This if the wires to the two sensors are reversed the light > operation will be backwards and you will get the warning buzzer to sound > when the engine rpm goes above 2000 rpm. > > Dennis |
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