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Old 09-21-2013, 04:22 PM
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I was just wondering if anyone else has run into this before i start digging in...
When i turn my key on to the run postion "waiting to start" i notice my oil pressure starts building pressure...?
It builds up some, and then when the truck is running it is the high side of "normal/between the center section" and doesnt seem to move at all while driving.
Im thinking maybe screwed up wire somewhere or maybe bad sending unit?

When i bought the truck, the guy also told me the owner before him told him it runs out of fuel at 1/4 tank. He said he never ran it that low to find out. When i filled up at 3/8 of a tank, it took 29 1/2 gallons. Is the fix just a matter of changing the fuel sending unit in the tank?
I've read people talking about changing the draw straws?

Any info on either issue would be greatly appreciated.
 
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The fuel tank being empty at 1/4 is a known problem. A new sending unit will take care of that issue.

As for the oil pressure issue, I would be having a look at the sender. Oil seeping into the electronics can cause false readings. Remove the plug to the sender, and have a look.
 
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