Oil Pressure Sender - Engine No Start Condition

83ford21 Article No. 83-4-24

NO START - 5.8L(W) EEC ENGINE IN VEHICLES WITH OPTIONAL GAUGE PACKAGE - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/11/82


LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 F SERIES

Figure 11:

A no start condition on one of the above-mentioned vehicles may be caused by a shorted oil pressure sender switch wire. Diagnose and service as follows:

1. Inspect oil pressure sender switch wire located in left front area of engine for evidence of chafing on the left exhaust manifold (Figure 11).
2. If it is found that the wire has chafed through and is shorting on the exhaust manifold, service the wire and tie strap the wire to the power steering or idler arm bracket to avoid chafing (Figure 11).
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: M
TIME: "Actual Time" as defined in the Warranty and Policy Manual. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 14289 Code: 43