-- [ From: Chris Reilly * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --
Just a quick note on mechanical oil pressure gauges, DON'T use the
cheapo capillary tubing that comes with the kits !
Go to the Auto parts store and get the same size copper tubing, they
aslo have the t connectors and ferules you need to connect it.
This setup will not chaffe and leak...
Chris
'78 Spitfire
'68 Lemans
'68 Scout
'92 Civic
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Date: Friday, 09-May-97 07:02 AM
From: Chris Leah \ Internet: (crl@iafrica.com)
To: Markt@tiac.net \ Internet: (markt@tiac.net)
cc: Triumph List \ Internet: (triumphs@autox.team.net)
Subject: re Oil Pressure Gauge
Mark,
Sorry to be a bit late on this one, but I'm on the digest and what with
one thing and another, have only just got round to reading it.
During the restoration of my Spitfire Mk2, I replaced the mechanical oil
pressure gauge that had been fitted by one of the PO's with an
electrical gauge. The main reason for this was to prevent any possible
breakage and/or leakage of oil from the capillary tube onto the new (and
expensive) carpets. The old gauge had leaked and stained the old carpets
quite badly. I bought the gauge from a company in the UK called Holdens,
together with the pressure sensor and a T-piece, and fitted the sensor
together with the oil light switch by means of the T-piece.
It works well, was easy to install and I don't have to worry about the
oil leaks inside the car, only outside, but that's normal anyway!
Good luck whichever way you decide to go.
Chris Leah
1966 Spitfire Mk2
Durban, South Africa
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