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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Hi,I have just bought a 1976 dodge power wagon with a bb 400.The truck runs awsome,but the oil pressure gauge doesnt move when its running.So I went looking for the sending unit,and cant find it.Where is it?
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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look around the oil pump/filter area.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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also look at the back of the block
behind the intake manifold
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Thanks,too bad that wasnt it, and now I have to find a new gauge.( No resistance with a vom)
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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you couldnt find it?
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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No I found it,but it works.So I pulled the gauge cluster and the gauge is bad,the fuel gauge is also bad,so I am going to try to find the whole cluster as a package and replace it-Now off subject does a 1942 ****** mb count as a mopar because I have one of those too?Thanks everybody!
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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I dont think it counts
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where was the sending unit?
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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The sending unit turned out to be on the back of the block by the intake manifold. Thanks for the help. The truck is a 1976 dodge powerwagon adventurer with a 400 big block and a 4 speed.I bought the truck off of a guy for a buck,it didn't run,no spark.So I replaced the ballast resistor,ignition module,coil,and it ran good except I had no oil pressure.Since I have found the port where the unit goes i have hooked up an old school manual unit that I have and the motor runs at idle with about 35 pounds.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Brian, good job getting that truck for a buck!! What else does that guy have? I have about 5 bucks in my pocket LOL. Post some pics when you can,love them powerwagons.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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2x on pics
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Old May 23, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Exclamation

i am having the same problem with my 77 440 powerwagon...the guy i bought it from just had the hose fitting going straight into the block and there is oil shooting up the pressure hose rowards the gauge?!?!
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