"... in some instances the white lettering of the SMITHS/Jaeger/LUCAS
gauges can be easily wiped away, even with water, so do not wipe!!!"
Amen to that. That is why I suggested 'electronic cleaner;' it doesn't
seem to affect paint.
On 7/20/2017 11:13 AM, Oudesluys wrote:
> Remove bezel and glass and use brake cleaner to clean the internals
> and face. However be careful as in some instances the white lettering
> of the SMITHS/Jaeger/LUCAS gauges can be easily wiped away, even with
> water, so do not wipe!!!
> To remove the bezel lift the tabs slightly and rotate the bezel until
> the tabs line up with the holes in the body rim. Carefully lift the
> glass. After that the bezel and glass can be cleaned. Do not bother to
> replace the sealing. It is not necessary and counterproductive as now
> trapped moisture can easily evaporate.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Op 20-7-2017 om 18:32 schreef Robert F. Begani:
>>
>> 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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