ignition lights

[Faceplant]

Hi, quick question, when i turn on the ignition the red ignition light comes on, should the oil light also come on untill started?

[littleblackflash]

Yes it should . Check the bulb first.

[PSL184]

Do you have an oil gauge fitted? It is possible that the oil light switch has been disconnected if a gauge has been fitted....?

[Faceplant]

i did put a new speedo cable in on the wekend, maybe a loosened something with fiddeling with the back of the speedo. will have a look at lunch. is the light built into the speedo, or removable form the casing?

[PSL184]

It is just a push in bulb holder and the bulb is a bayonet fitting into it.

[Faceplant]

found it, i think i may have pulled the bulb out when fixing the speedo cable.

all good now.

I have 3 extra gauges on behind the drivers wheel, though none light up when i put the lights on, can i take a feed from somewhere else to light them?

[PSL184]

The speedo lights are powered by a red & white wire. Just take a feed from this to the gauge bulbs and earth the gauges via the mounting bracket or by running a separate earth back to the body.

[Faceplant]

cool, thanks.

i spoke to Matt at www.thinkauto.com, he supplies various parts for guages and rads, seems to know his stuff and will supply a T adapter for my oli gauge, so i can keep my oil light too.

[RogerRust]

It is best to use a Tee piece when fitting an oil gauge and it makes it easier to fit!

[Faceplant]

yer, i thats what i meant!

[bmcecosse]

But yours is far from a standard engine - so make sure you get the correct threads on that T piece!