oil pressure guage.

Post by **tickman** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:44 am

what is the difference between electrical and mechanical versions of these, (apart from the obvious) and which is best to have.
just trying to find out which i should go for.
john.

Post by **Onne** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:51 am

I'd go for a mechanical gauge, they are more reliable, and also very easy to fit

Post by **tickman** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:57 am

as long as it is reliable, and especially easy to fit

Post by **Onne** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:06 am

the two things that make me happy

Post by **tickman** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:09 am

the third being cheap

Post by **Onne** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:18 am

Well, I tend to go for quality. Which tend to be helpful for the first two things

I have just bought a Magnolia faced Smiths mechanical oil pressure gauge, which is jolly nice!

Post by **tickman** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:22 am

it is only cheap if it is good quality other wise it is an expensive lesson

where did you get your guage and fittings as you seem happy with it.

Post by **Onne** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:27 am

Merlin Motorsport at Castle Combe circuit

I did pay around £70 for the gauge, including all the bits and bobs, but it looks and feels right.

My car won't be getting her birthday present anymore

51 isn't such a landmark age anyway

Post by **tickman** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:31 am

thanks for the reply. looks like the car got her birthday present early

Post by **Onne** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:01 pm

she has. November 14th is still a long time away though.