[Chevelle-list] another subject (oil light)

[william yetman]

#1 I disconnected the ground I added and the light is still on
#2 I disconnected the wire to the sending unit and the light is still on
#3 I did a continuity check on the blue wire that goes to the sending unit, no signal.
ALL WITH KEY ON
If I remove the ground I added the temp and fuel gauge will not work. If you have any more suggestions please send them. I am at a loss at this point and I am ready to just remove the bulb so I can enjoy the car.
Thanks again for all your help!

Bill
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rick Schaefer 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 11:54 AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] another subject (oil light)


     The oil light is looking for a ground.  It has power all the time with the key in the on position,  and when you start the motor & get pressure,  a switch inside the sending unit opens & takes the ground away and the light goes out.     

  1- Wire from light to sending unit is shorted to ground.   Disconnect wire at sending unit.  , if light stays ON all the time, you probably have a short to ground between light & unit.    It COULD be the ground you added - disconnect it and see what the light does. 

  2 - Bad sending unit - switch inside does not open - easy to isolate.  Disconnect the wire to the sending unit.   Lite should be OUT with key ON  - ground the wire you disconnected from sending unit, light should go ON.  

  My guess that the ground you added is also grounding the oil pressure light.    

   
  On 4/14/07, william yetman <wyetman at comcast.net> wrote: 
     I was wondering if anybody knows what would cause the oil light to stay =
        on, other than no oil preasure, (72 chevelle ss) I know there is =
        preasure.  First a little history... I was having trouble getting the = 
        temp gauge to work so while I was trying to fix it I fried the circuit =
        board. OOPS! anyway I replaced it and added a ground to the bottom =
        terminal of the temp gauge and it now works fine but the oil light does = 
        not go out. Any ideas or help would appreciated once again.
        Bill
     
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Dale 
      To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
      Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 11:36 PM
      Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 396/325

       
      If it has been wrapped up for the past 20 years I'd see if it'll turn over.  I'd pull the pan and check at least one main and one rod bearing for any rust.  Maybe get it in writing that if (when) you pull the heads that there won't be any rust buildup around the rings.  I'm sure it hasn't been kept in a temperature controlled environment for 20 years.  The #3916323 casting is a 68 block, makes me curious as to why no numbers were ever stamped on it. ? 



      Dale McIntosh

      1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs

      ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92 




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      From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dave Benjamin
      Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 11:25 PM
      To: chevelle-list at chevelles.net
      Subject: [Chevelle-list] 396/325



      Been looking for my 1968 Beaumont Sport Deluxe Found this and was wondering if they were a good motor? 

      Any information helpfull 

      Anything to watch out for, will probably get it Saturday. 



      Rebuilt over 20 years ago., rv type cam.  been sitting in wrap since. i will not unwrap this for you to kick the tires.   brand new block.  never had numbers stamped on it. marked on bell housing area,   hi perf truck pass s.    3916323.  gm 1 on v2. Motor, complete with valve covers, oil pan, harmonic balancer, intake, faded ,rough air cleaner top. no pics. it was oringinaly built for a 67 beamont convertible    . 



      Thanks Again



      Dave
      Ingersoll,Ontario
      My Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/




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  Rick Schaefer
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