oil pressure

[des57]

I have a B6100 D , got it in a auction , ran it a little, just playing , low oil pressure light would flicker when idling . I changed the oil and filter , used Valvoline HD diesel 15-40.Now light is on all the time. I want to install a oil pressure gauge , what should the pressure be , no hour meter

 

[100 td]

Do a search on camshaft plug, I think your model possibly has this failure.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

If my memory is right it's around 40lbs.

Normally when you hear about this issue it has a plug out on the end of the cam shaft has come out, easy fix.

 

[Ortimber]

A mechanical gage is a good idea for sure.

At hot idle, 10 psi is sufficient. Full RPM should be above 30.
These numbers are just general guidelines.

 

[mattwithcats]

FYI,

The oil pressure port is 1/8-28 BSPT, most gauges are 1/8-27 NPT.

Look at LMA Auto Parts for an adapter, or Amazon...

 

[des57]

I guess my oil pressure sensor was bad, put on a mechanical gauge and guess what ( this is running in heated garage, so not hot running yet ) 65 psi full throttle and 55 psi at low idle. Not bad for a B6100D , that's with a oil change w/ Valvoline 15-40 diesel.

 

[100 td]

I guess my oil pressure sensor was bad

Nice to see any easy fix for a change!