http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...questid=239479

 

thanks zman for the link, and thank you too hey you, I do like that I can use it on other vehicles also, so definitely will be going this route first... I will keep this updated on the results

 

Hey guys, so I went and bought the gauge, but I am not sure where this warning light sender is on the truck. And I was also wondering, should I get the T fitting so I can see the fluctuation on the cluster as well as the reading on the new gauge?

97 dodge ram 1500 2wd 5.2L v8

 

Nah. Don't bother with the t fitting.

Sensor is at the back of the motor, just to the passenger side of the distributor. Hook the gauge up, doesn't have to be a permanent install, start the engine, and see what the gauge says.

 

i predict 50 psi at cold start, then a gradual decrease to less than 5 psi as it warms

 

alright thank you... I just remembered that I had bought a Chilton when I first got the truck, problem is I bought 1989 - 1996 ... but I figure it should be pretty similar to a 97

 

haha and thank you for your confidence matty, I assume thats bad and would need a new oil pump... actually thats a good question, what is normal for psi?

 

be sure to get the oil pressure sending unit socket. makes things ALOT easier

 

...lol its always something, I definitely need a toolbox.

 

haha more like a TOOL CHEST!

home depot!