Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Oil Pressure Sending Unit?

[surfbeetle]

I removed my vacuum pump and decided not to remove the power steering pump. I am rebuilding the pump using the kit from Fixinrams.com, great kit by the way. In the process of removing the vacuum pump, I separated it from the power steering pump and bumped and broke off what I believe is the oil pressure sending unit.



I was able to unscrew the rest of the sender from the block. Does anyone know if this is only a dealer or Cummins item? I need to get it back together and don't know if either will be open tomorrow (the saturday before easter) so I can buy a new one.



Thanks

Craig

 

[Missouri Mule]

I think Cummins or the dealer will have it but you can always try the auto part stores.

 

[CumminsPower98]

I got one at Carquest once and it was identical to what came from the dealer and cost more. It looked the same right down to the numbers.

 

[surfbeetle]

Thanks for the help, I called Cummins Cal Pacific, they were closed, tried a few dealers in the area, closed too. Called Napa, they had one, but I should've done a stock check, when I got there it was not there. Fortunately, they called another Napa and that one had four. It was $35. 00, then I got an AAA discount that brought it down to $25. 00. I put it in after I reinstalled the vacuum pump and all is well.



As a side note, when I drove the truck, it had more power than when I took everything apart. In order to get the vacuum pump out, I removed the boost tube from the intercooler to the intake. When reassembling it I tightend everything up. I must have had a slight leak as now the boost seems to come on a bit sooner and less smoke.



Thanks again