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Oil Pressure Warning System

  1. Dynamic oil pressure warning system is used on this motor. Control unit with buzzer is mounted on relay panel adapter. Dual oil pressure switches are on side of block. See Figure.
  2. Contacts of both switches are open with engine off. If oil pressure drops below 4.0 psi (.3 kg/cm2 ) while engine is running, contacts of Brown oil pressure switch will open. Buzzer will sound and oil pressure symbol will appear on instrument panel.
  3. If oil pressure drops below 23-29 psi (1.6-2.0 kg/cm2 ) with engine running at 2500 RPM, contacts of White oil pressure switch will open. Buzzer will sound and oil pressure symbol will appear on instrument panel.