Mark,
My '71 came with aftermarket mechanical oil pressure gauge neatly installed
between the fuel and temp gauges by a PO. It was so nicely done I didn't even
realize it wasn't a factory item until I looked through the manuals that came
with the car. The gauge was a chrome bezel Stewart-Warner that I replaced with a
blackout newer version. The hazard switch was moved from the old position to a
toggle switch on the dash. The pressure sending unit for the idiot light is
gone, replaced by a fitting to the oil gauge. Someday when I'm consumed with
ambition I'll get a sending unit, replumb the gauge with a "T" fitting and get
my oil light back. The OP gauge is the best-lit gauge in the whole dash.
Regards,
Bob Waid
71 Spifire, (sadly) put away for the winter.
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>From: On the Mark Software & Consulting <mark.milotay@onthemark.bc.ca>
>To: spitfires@autox.team.net
>Subject: Oil Guage Addition
>Date: Mon, Oct 26, 1998, 4:42 AM
>
>After my recent drastic oil loss, I've decided to augment the oil pressure
>warning light with a guage. I was told that a TR6 one will do the trick.
>Has anyone tried this before? I am also trying to figure out where it would
>best go on my dash. Any input from my fellow listers would be greatly
>appreciated.
>
>Mark
>- 80 Spit
>Mark Milotay, Principal
>On the Mark Software & Consulting
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