what is the sensor on the oil filter. it has 3 wires. it is on a diesel 7.3l

2000 FORD F-350
89,000 MILES
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DANCASSIDY
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an animal tore it off the wiring to it and i need to find out what it is and if i can get a new plug end that fits into the sensor. thx
Jul 4, 2012 at 8:12 PM
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oil filter is a spin on filter. is this at the bottom of the motor or the top??

Roy
Jul 4, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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it on on the oil filter adapter that bolts to engine just above the filter
Jul 4, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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oil pressure switch. you have to call ford and see if they make a pigtail for the oil pressure switch. if they dont you have 2 options, replace the engine harness or go to a junk yard and cut one off another truck

Roy
Jul 4, 2012 at 8:24 PM
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hey thanks. exactly what is that switch for anyway? dan
Jul 5, 2012 at 3:42 AM
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oil pressure sender unit. it needs to function for monitoring oil pressure.

Roy
Jul 5, 2012 at 10:32 AM