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Google fails me.. part number for oil pressure warning lamp sensor?

Hi y'all. I thought this was gonna be a 1 second search and then have Amazon send one right out. Buuuut noooo! So does the expert pool here have a part number for the low oilpressure warning light sender for a 3208t? It's the one on top of the engine sorta near the turbo. This one started leaking and is replaced with a blind plug.
Jay
1989 U280 SE, 36', 3208T Cat, build 3292

Re: Google fails me.. part number for oil pressure warning lamp sensor?

Reply #1 –
Just search Google for a oil pressure warning switch with what ever threads are on the plug. 1/8th, 1/4 pipe etc.
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Re: Google fails me.. part number for oil pressure warning lamp sensor?

Reply #2 –
Jay,

Is this the Caterpillar OE part or the sender for the Foretravel-installed system?
Brett Wolfe
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Reply #3 –
Brett, I wish I could tell. Going through the manuals, I'm not seeing info pointing either way. I suspect Craneman is right and any sender that threads in will work. For the outlay, I think I will go ahead and fire this particular parts shotgun...
Jay
1989 U280 SE, 36', 3208T Cat, build 3292

Re: Google fails me.. part number for oil pressure warning lamp sensor?

Reply #4 –
While many sensors may have the same threads, you need one with the same "ohm range" to properly communicate with the gauge.

Post a picture showing its location on the engine-- we do have those (not me) who are familiar with the 3208.
Brett Wolfe
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Reply #5 –
Jay,
Go check this site out.
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Re: Google fails me.. part number for oil pressure warning lamp sensor?

Reply #6 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
While many sensors may have the same threads, you need one with the same "ohm range" to properly communicate with the gauge.

Post a picture showing its location on the engine-- we do have those (not me) who are familiar with the 3208.
I am pretty sure this is just and idiot light switch which warns of low oil pressure and is not to run a gauge. I used them to shut ignition on race cars if oil pressure was lost.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean