[Fot] Oil Pressure Warning Light

[Jim Norlin]

I use the same as Tony.  Make sure you get a switch that trips at around 
25 psi.  I actually saved a Formula Ford motor in the '70's with such a 
system.  I was at full chat at the end of the long straight at Portland 
when the pin holding the gear on the oil pump sheared and the light came 
on - 6000 rpm or so.  I shut the motor off and waited for a flat tow. We 
pulled the motor, checked the bearings, replaced the pin with a sawn off 
nail and went racing the next day.  Ahhh to be young and foolish again!

Jim Norlin


On 1/22/2014 6:22 PM, Tony Drews wrote:
> I use a trailer side marker light.
>
> Tony
>
> At 07:40 PM 1/22/2014, Allen Washatko wrote:
>> FoT,
>>
>> Anyone know where I can get a large (1" - 1-1/2" diameter) red warning
>> light for my oil pressure gauge that I can position on my dash? Not
>> interested in the AutoMeter cylinder style. I've seen these on other
>> historic race cars but can't seem to locate one.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Allen
>>
>> Allen & Jody Washatko
>> 1971 TR6  - Number 6
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