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Oil pressure sending unit......where?

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Oil pressure sending unit......where?

Well. I haven't bought a manual for my truck yet, so I cannot find where it is. Can someone give me a hand at locating it.

I am having wacky gauge readings.....I think due to pressure washing the motor to blast off dirt.

Just the oil pressure gauge bouncing around at random times. I am pretty sure this is just a bad sending unit. So if someone can help me out and let me know, I would much appriciate it.

I used the search function, but nothing pertaining to the whereabouts was listed.
Thanks guys. -Eric
 
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look into the how to section john n3elz did a write up, it has pics and all, for the sending unit
 
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On your 3.0L, the sending switch is in the block near the rear of the passenger side cylinder head.

 
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Thank you much guys.
 
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Best way to get to it is through the right wheel well. Take off the upper flap -- the rubbery panel the keeps mud out of the engine -- and you'll be able to get to it easily. I have 35's and a lift, so all I have to do is turn the wheel all the way to the left to get in to get at it -- but if you have normal height/wheels then take your right front wheel off as well.
 
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Sounds good to me.

As always, thanks for the help.
 
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