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Chewie46 · 11-14-2022, 06:07 PM

What are restorers still using 6volt using for an oil pressure sender?

Lawson Cox · 11-14-2022, 09:18 PM

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rotorwrench · 11-15-2022, 09:59 AM

It depends on the year model. Many are still original parts. King Seeley made inovative and quality parts for automotive instrumentation. The prewar cars were 50 psi systems and post war were 80 psi. I'm still using original parts myself but most of my Fords are post war so they are a little newer. I'm avoiding the modern reproductions for as long as I can get away with it.

koates · 11-16-2022, 02:34 AM

Exactly what make or type of gauge are you asking about. Original 6 volt gauges require a voltage dropping unit to reduce the 12 volt supply to 6 volts if you are using a 6 volt gauge on a 12 volt system. The sender unit will function with the gauge on either voltage. Gauges need to be matched to their original type sender units. Just any old sender unit is not suitable. Regards, Kevin.

pistonbroke · 11-16-2022, 09:06 AM

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If you have a 50# gauge you need a 50# sending unit or like I found out your gauge will read very low. I'm still in need of a working 50# sending unit if anyone has one they can spare. Tim

11-14-2022, 06:07 PM	#1
Chewie46 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 6	6 volt oil pressure sender What are restorers still using 6volt using for an oil pressure sender?

11-14-2022, 09:18 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 6 volt oil pressure sender ????????????? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

11-15-2022, 09:59 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,489	Re: 6 volt oil pressure sender It depends on the year model. Many are still original parts. King Seeley made inovative and quality parts for automotive instrumentation. The prewar cars were 50 psi systems and post war were 80 psi. I'm still using original parts myself but most of my Fords are post war so they are a little newer. I'm avoiding the modern reproductions for as long as I can get away with it.

11-16-2022, 02:34 AM	#4
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,084	Re: 6 volt oil pressure sender Exactly what make or type of gauge are you asking about. Original 6 volt gauges require a voltage dropping unit to reduce the 12 volt supply to 6 volts if you are using a 6 volt gauge on a 12 volt system. The sender unit will function with the gauge on either voltage. Gauges need to be matched to their original type sender units. Just any old sender unit is not suitable. Regards, Kevin.

11-16-2022, 09:06 AM	#5
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 498	Re: 6 volt oil pressure sender Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you have a 50# gauge you need a 50# sending unit or like I found out your gauge will read very low. I'm still in need of a working 50# sending unit if anyone has one they can spare. Tim