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Gauge kits
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:53 pm
by 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,
Re: Gauge kits
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:20 pm
by 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.
Re: Gauge kits
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:41 am
by 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.
Re: Gauge kits
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:40 am
by bmcecosse
beware - they are often sold secondhand because the Temp part is not working.......
Re: Gauge kits
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:04 pm
by 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.