Gauge kits

[neil9428]

Hi, im a new member and have been reading the tech tips, can anybody reccomend a temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge kits that fit straight on, my knowledge on minors is small, but im learning fast,

[bmcecosse]

Welcome to the forum! None of the gauges 'fit straight on' - they all need an element of mechanical ability to fit them. I strongly urge you to get mechanical (ie not electrical) gauges - and the older Smiths Gauges with black faces tend to be more suited to the age of the car than some of the modern stuff sold by eg Minispares etc.

[mike.perry]

The best gauge to fit is the combined water temp / oil pressure gauge as fitted to MG Midgets. Early gauges deg f, later deg c, lastest HNC. A bit pricey though.

[bmcecosse]

beware - they are often sold secondhand because the Temp part is not working.......

[simmitc]

If you go for mechanical gauges then you will need to be careful to not bend/break the capillary tubes. Electrical gauges are a lot more forgiving, and the wires fir through a smaller hole too. However, each to their own, the choice is yours. JLH have fitted some very nice white gauges to some of their vehicles.