I never fail to learn something new. But oftentimes, it comes with a
question. I have over the years owned two 71BGTs and a 65B at different
times. I'm now restoring a 72B.
Today I removed the dashboard. Much to my surprise, I find a oil line
running to the oil pressure gauge. I always thought that MGs went to the
electric gauge from a sender unit in 68. Now it looks like they decided to
go back to a mechanical gauge in 1972 (although the gauge itself looks the
same from the front)..
Was there a reason for this?
On my 71, a small line went from the sending unit to the block. Do the 72+
cars just eliminate the sending unit and just attach to that same block
fitting?
Since my 71BGT's remains are being transplanted into the 72B body, it looks
like I could go with either configuration, although I suppose I'd have to
do some rewiring to use the sender option. Is the direct line to the gauge
better?
David
72 B
67 BGT
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