Brian Parmeter

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?

johnthegoalie

look around the oil pump/filter area.

67 GTX

also look at the back of the block
behind the intake manifold

Brian Parmeter

Thanks,too bad that wasnt it, and now I have to find a new gauge.( No resistance with a vom)

67 GTX

you couldnt find it?

Brian Parmeter

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!

67 GTX

I dont think it counts
haha
where was the sending unit?

Brian Parmeter

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.

John Van

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.

67 GTX

2x on pics

smokin77

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?!?!