Just a word of warning on mechanical ER gauges. 2 seasons back I had a SW tranni pressure gauge failure in my ER. It failed internally and pumped all the tranni oil out, resulting in a $17k rebuild. Needless to say, I have eliminated all the gauges down there. Had it been the main engine gauge it would have been a hell of a lot more costly than that.
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03-03-2024 10:51 AM #11Senior Member
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Re: Oil Pressure Gauges Only Working in Engine Rooms
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03-03-2024 10:58 AM #12Senior Member
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Ouch. So you just have the helm gauges now? I would've thought the ones in the ER connected directly would be the most reliable...I guess I don't really understand what those gauges are actually doing. I had no idea the gauge could/would pump fluid - I thought they were just reporting what they measured.
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03-03-2024 11:18 PM #14Senior Member
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Here's what greeted me in the ER (along with a mess of oil and a blown tranni)...
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03-06-2024 05:33 PM #15Senior Member
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So I may not be smart enough for this project lol. I'm trying to follow along with a YouTube video that explains how to troubleshoot this issue. In a nutshell, it says 1. Use a multimeter to test for 12v at the gauge (ground and ignition studs); if no power, stop and figure out why 2. Use a short length of cable to verify full deflection of the gauge when ground and sender posts are shorted; if not then the gauge is bad 3. Repeat step 2 at the sender; if the gauge deflects then the sender is bad, else the wiring is badTwo days ago, I got 12v at both oil pressure gauges but didn't have time to go any farther.Today I have 12v port and less than 5v starboard (but no other electrical issues I'm aware of today). Port gauge deflects when ground and sender are shorted; starboard side - nada.I'm not sure I'm looking at the right sender in the engine room - there are two oil pressure gauges on the helm and it's the "Oil Pressure" ones that don't work (not the "Drive Oil Pressure").Anyone have thoughts?
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1983 61' CPMY
Magnolia, Texas
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03-06-2024 06:15 PM #16
Re: Oil Pressure Gauges Only Working in Engine Rooms
The drive oil pressure sender should be on top of the transmission at the rear of the engine. The oil pressure sender is usually located low on the side of the engine below the exhaust manifold. Mine are both on the starboard sides of the engines. The sender in your picture looks like the drive oil pressure sender. It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the connector on the red wire is poorly crimped. It looks like someone crimped it with a regular pair of pliers or a wrench handle. I would do myself a favor and invest in some proper crimping pliers and heat-shrink connectors. That eliminated about 90% of my electrical issues.
The heat-shrink connectors are not that unreasonable if you order them in bulk. One of those paint-stripper heat guns from Harbor Freight works great for shrinking them down without scorching the wires.Last edited by Play'N Hooky Too; 03-06-2024 at 06:28 PM.
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03-06-2024 06:59 PM #17Senior Member
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Thank you, that’s actually super helpful. I thought I was probably looking at the wrong sender. Regarding the tools and supplies, I bought a whole mess of those when I bought the boat. I have a proper set of crimpers, strippers, marine grade heat shrink, connectors with crimp and heat shrink built-in, etc. Once I figure out what the problem is, I am more than equipped to repair it, I think.
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1983 61' CPMY
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03-06-2024 08:58 PM #18Senior Member
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Which engine do you have? That will help us advise on where to look for the sender. I can tell you where to look on a 6v92. Once you find it, if the wires aren't loose, you've either got a bad gauge, bad sender, or (least likely) a broken wire somewhere in the harness.
The easiest fix is to just replace both the gauge and the sender. They're not that expensive.Everyone should believe in something - I believe I will go fishing - Henry David Thoreau
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03-07-2024 07:36 AM #19Senior Member
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LONE STAR
1983 61' CPMY
Magnolia, Texas
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