1991 Hardbody oil light stays on when initial startup

1991 NISSAN HARDBODY
4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RCRACING
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I have a 91 hardbody.Cold start, the oil light stays on. I restart and is fine. What needs to be done? Oil pump?
Feb 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings. If pressure is good, replace the oil pressure switch.
Feb 25, 2011 at 2:25 PM
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RCRACING
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Could be the switch I spose but whole pump is only 80.00 so am gonna just do the whole thing.Tx for reply.
Mar 14, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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