UK (possibly all non-North American) continued to use a mechanical gauge
after North America went electric.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew B. Lundgren <lundgren@byu.net>
To: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Cc: Scott Beavis <sbeavis@solartron.com>; _MGs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 7:50 PM
Subject: oil pipe type oil gauges -vs- electric...
> What years used the oid pipe? Mine are both electric from a '67 engine
ins a '70B and a '77 engine in a '70BGT
>
> > > 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?
> >
> > Don't know about fittings. The dash does NOT simply unscrew and pull out
> > (that is, it does unscrew and pull out, but not simply). Depending on
the
> > size of your hands it is relatively easy to remove the centre air vents
and
> > reach in there and up behind the dash and remove the gauge fixings, ease
it
> > forward and disconnect the oil pipe from the back of the gauge. There
> > should be a bracket securing the pipe to the heater box - watch out for
that
> > before trying to yank the pipe out.
> >
> > PaulH.
> >
> >
> >
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