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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 10:10 AM
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Question Oil pressure gauge needle pointing down

OK. I switched my dash lights to LEDs (and they look great, BTW) but since then, my oil pressure gauge points down. Any suggestions?
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 03:06 PM
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Sounds like it's disconnected or a broken wire. Or gauge died. Hopefully your dash isn't back together yet.
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 12:54 AM
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Grounds? You messed with the electrical system.... check Cruiser54s tips...
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 12:55 AM
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Oh, and ANY changes you make while cleaning and improving them... check the guage. Don't wait till the end.
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