Hi
I fitted a stronger oil pump and pressure release valve from Rob Berre on a 1967 E-type.
Now the pressure gauge is just always on the maximum (60) except at iddle, around 40-50 PSI.
A V12 gauge goes to 80 PSI, is it a good idea?
Does anyone have any better recommendation?
Thanks
James
Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump
#1 Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump
James 67 OTS, 73 OTS 6.0L, and other makes
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#2 Re: Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump
Hi James...fit a mechanical guage so you know the exact pressure...the electrical ones are not acurate and really just a guide...Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#3 Re: Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump
The mechanical gauges that Steve suggested are the way to go. Also they go up to 100 PSI. M&C Wilkinson have them amongst others.
-Mark
1969 Series 2 OTS, Regency Red
'Life's to short to drive a boring car'
1969 Series 2 OTS, Regency Red
'Life's to short to drive a boring car'
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#4 Re: Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump
I just had a look, seems a good reliable idea but...
Is is easy to fit? The pipe will take a lot of space behind the dashboard and will not be very flexible I guess.
Still possible to open the dashboard with it?
Thanks
Is is easy to fit? The pipe will take a lot of space behind the dashboard and will not be very flexible I guess.
Still possible to open the dashboard with it?
Thanks
James 67 OTS, 73 OTS 6.0L, and other makes
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#5 Re: Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump
Hi Whats your name...please try to put it in with your car model in the signature area....re the guage...should not be a problem...they connect with flexi pipe...plenty of others owners use them.... Steve
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