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oil pressure switch testing
« on: March 21, 2017, 07:41:37 PM »
Is there a way of testing an oil pressure switch to see if it works. i appear to have continuity in the wire but not sure if the switch works. it is not a new part and is part of the very long rebuild re-using as many parts as i can .

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Re: oil pressure switch testing
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2017, 07:52:22 PM »
A air line and a multi meter ;)

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Re: oil pressure switch testing
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2017, 08:17:38 PM »
Being bit thick here -guess air line goes on base that goes in oil pump . What psi would you recommend? Not sure what to do with multimeter..part is not fitted to bike.  :)

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Re: oil pressure switch testing
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2017, 08:27:28 PM »
Being bit thick here -guess air line goes on base that goes in oil pump . What psi would you recommend? Not sure what to do with multimeter..part is not fitted to bike.  :)
Can't be bothered to explain but, here is a good vid that explains >>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF0fdo04pBY

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Re: oil pressure switch testing
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2017, 06:29:49 PM »
Doddle, thanks for the clip. Easy when you know how or more exact someone shows you. Cheers.

 

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