Hey Folks,
I have a '88 Bronco, 5.0 with an oil pressure problem like the title says. I just recently replaced plugs, plug wires, valve cover gaskets, pcv, and crankcase breather tube.
Prior to all this I was losing oil like crazy: lose valve cover bolts. Previous owner did not replace with correct bolts. Also, when I would drive, mostly highway, oil pressure would be okay however, when I would begin to brake the pressure would bottom out according to the gauge. I have done some investigating and found the info of the Ford "idiot light gauge".
So, knowing that I have a worn out engine, more than likely, would it be advantageous for me to replace the factory gauge with a mechanical gauge; thereby knowing if I have good pressure? And if I do so where can I go to get the info on how to change factory to mech.?
I know eventually I will need to rebuild or replace the motor, but until then I need to keep 'The Beast' going. Any and all advise accepted.
Thank you, Rinokid
I have a '88 Bronco, 5.0 with an oil pressure problem like the title says. I just recently replaced plugs, plug wires, valve cover gaskets, pcv, and crankcase breather tube.
Prior to all this I was losing oil like crazy: lose valve cover bolts. Previous owner did not replace with correct bolts. Also, when I would drive, mostly highway, oil pressure would be okay however, when I would begin to brake the pressure would bottom out according to the gauge. I have done some investigating and found the info of the Ford "idiot light gauge".
So, knowing that I have a worn out engine, more than likely, would it be advantageous for me to replace the factory gauge with a mechanical gauge; thereby knowing if I have good pressure? And if I do so where can I go to get the info on how to change factory to mech.?
I know eventually I will need to rebuild or replace the motor, but until then I need to keep 'The Beast' going. Any and all advise accepted.
Thank you, Rinokid