Hey Ric.
Welcome to the educational world of the Austin Healey. This list is the most
useful correspondence course in Healey education ever devised and this topic
was aired a couple of years ago. As a new owner myself I learnt that as the
trapped air inside the gauge warms from the coil windings, moisture in it
condenses on the colder glass.
The solution is to drill a 1/16" hole in the top and bottom of the case to
allow the air to circulate. I learnt that from this list and it worked for
me. Big tip though. Take the rim (bezel), glass and face plate apart before
drilling. That way you can see what you are likely to hit as the drill
breaks through.
AlanB
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(______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)
(______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______)
(_________1965-BJ8________)
http://www.nfahc.co.uk
mailto:alan@nfahc.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of RicPhillips@aol.com
Sent: 17 August 2006 13:28
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Guage question
I am the proud owner of my 1st Healey ('67 BJ8) after a one year search.
Frequently within a mile of driving from cold start up, the gas guage fogs
up.
It will clear sometime later or when allowed to sit. Any ideas as to why or
how to prevent?
Thanks,
Ric
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