Bob, that interesting and makes sense.
If there is a leak it's not an obvious one. I wonder if there is a
procedure for bleeding the air out of the line without making a mess in the
cockpit.
Thanks,
Brad
On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 9:54 PM, Bob Maassel <tr3abobm77@frontier.com> wrote:
> You might check to see if the line between the engine and the gauge is
> full of oil or not. If you have even the slightest leak near the gauge the
> air will get displaced with oil and then the gauge will follow the pulses
> from the pump. It is the air compressing that dampens the movement.
>
> Bob Maassel
> 59 TR3A TS39869L
> tr3abobm77@frontier.com
>
> ------------------------------**--------------------
> From: "Brad Kahler" <bkahler1@gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 8:58 PM
> To: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
> Cc: "Triumphs" <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] gauges- wiggling and bouncing
>
> I certainly hope a spun bearing is not the problem either!
>>
>> It's a new engine, probably no more than 1500 miles on it so far. Runs
>> great with no noises (yet). Not to say the rest of the car doesn't make
>> any noise as it a real rattle trap.
>>
>> I'm beginning to think the speedometer needle problem now resides inside
>> the head of the speedometer. Since I removed the clamp the cruise control
>> is working pretty much perfect.
>>
>> I guess the same time I pull the oil pressure gauge I'll pull the
>> speedometer and check it out.
>>
>> Thanks for the feedback.
>>
>> Brad
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> ---- Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> > The first is the oil pressure gauge which is the mechanical type. The
>>> > readings seem to be accurate but the needle quivers or vibrates like
>>> crazy.
>>>
>>> I sincerely hope this is not the problem : I've seen that with an engine
>>> that had spun a bearing.
>>>
>>> > The second problem is the speedometer. The needle fluctuates about 1
>>> > to
>>> 4
>>> > mph while driving. I'm certain it's the speedometer cable. The cable
>>> > is
>>> > brand new
>>>
>>> FWIW, my problem was caused by the odo & trip meter mechanisms binding,
>>> which put a periodic load on the cable, causing the new cable to wind up
>>> and unwind. But it was bouncing a whole lot more than 1-4 mph.
>>>
>>> Randall
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