As it has been stained for 20 years, I can live with it rather than break it by
trying to clean it as it is working. Let me see what the pressure is with a
rebuilt engine.
Thanks for the comments.
Bob
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Spidell
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:39 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in oil/water temp gauge
The oil pressure and water temp gauges are both Bourdon tubes. If I was
prepared to send the safety gauge to a specialist anyway--about $200-300--for
overhaul I might try squirting electronics cleaner GENTLY--i.e. just a
dribble--into the fittings and gently drying them with air (like from the
keyboard spray cleaners). If oil is inside the gauge housing you're probably
better off sending it in.
Actually, I doubt if oil in the oil pressure gauge Bourdon tube is a problem,
as some will likely get in there anyway.
Bob
On 7/20/2017 9:32 AM, Robert F. Begani wrote:
Hi Steve:
20 years ago after I got my BJ8 back from a shop, who restored the car, while
driving down the road oil squired out on to my pants from a loose fitting on
the oil line. Going back to the shop they just tighten the nut. I have good
oil pressure, but, all ways have oil residue in the gauge. Ideas on how to
clean the gauge before installing the engine trans etc. in the fall?
Bob Begani
Bj8 ?67
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