losing oil pressure

2006 FORD F-350
132,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KDS
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i have a 2006 f350 with a 6.0 diesel engine.cranks fine cold but when it get hot and i shut it off it wont crank and i have no oil pressure where is my oil pressure going?
Jan 24, 2011 at 11:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Oil pressure:
Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
Jan 25, 2011 at 12:25 AM
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BLACKOP555
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What do you mean by no crank. If it does crank does Gauge on dash show pressure or nothing. How long does it take for pressure to drop
Jan 31, 2011 at 1:59 AM
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