Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump

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#1 Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump

Post by Sirjames » Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:25 am

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?

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James
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#2 Re: Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump

Post by mgcjag » Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:38 am

Hi James...fit a mechanical guage so you know the exact pressure...the electrical ones are not acurate and really just a guide...Steve
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#3 Re: Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump

Post by mark10337 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:46 am

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.
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#4 Re: Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump

Post by Sirjames » Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:16 am

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?

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#5 Re: Oil pressure gauge for stronger pump

Post by mgcjag » Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:21 am

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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