Yeah, and he was talking about replacing the copper is how I understood
it. At least he used the word "pipe". Don't see why he'd even mention
replacing the flex hose... but who knows?
paul.hunt1@virgin.net had this to say:
>It is a short length of flex hose at the engine and a long length of copper
>from the engine side of the bulkhead to the gauge.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
>To: _MGs <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 10:40 PM
>Subject: Re: oil pipe type oil gauges -vs- electric...
>
>
>> Umm, wouldn't that be an awfully long (and expensive) braided hose? And
>> would it fit through the same hole in the firewall? And be able to make
>> the tight turn behind the gauge? If it's not leaking and the gauge is
>> working, where's the problem?
>>
>> You don't need to go around looking for things to modify -- IMO you'll
>> have plenty to do dealing with the stuff that just plain doesn't work. It
>> sounded like the tuning on your car falls into that category. I'd spend
>> my time on things that make a difference, at least at first, then go back
>> and "perfect" and personalize things later.
>>
>> > > Another thing I noticed is that the pipe to the oil pressure gauge
>looks
>> > > like it's on it's last legs. I'd like to fit a nice braided hose.
>AFAIK the
>> > > gauge is the original. Are they smiths fittings? or Tim type? I expect
>the
>> > > block thread is the same as on the A series (1/8" NPT I think, or
>maybe
>> > > BSP). Is it difficult to get to the back of the gauges? Does the dash
>> simple
>> > > unscrew and pull out, or will I have to work blind feeling up the
>back?
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Max Heim
>> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
>> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
>> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>>
>
>
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