Oil pressure gauge replacement
#1 Oil pressure gauge replacement
Hi all
E type series 1 2+2
I’m replacing the electrical oil pressure gauge with the capillary type
What do I do with the wires which connect to the current gauge ( lamp obviously stays)
Can they simply be made safe or do I need to do something different
Thanks in advance
Phil
E type series 1 2+2
I’m replacing the electrical oil pressure gauge with the capillary type
What do I do with the wires which connect to the current gauge ( lamp obviously stays)
Can they simply be made safe or do I need to do something different
Thanks in advance
Phil
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#2 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
Just put some heat-shrink tubing over the ends, to cover the metal connectors, and stow them safely. I wouldn't cut them off, in the event some future owner of your E-Type decides to refit the electrical gauge.
Mark (Moe) Shipley
Former owner '66FHC, #1E32208
Former owner '65FHC, #1E30036
Planning on getting E-Type No. 3 as soon as possible....
Former owner '66FHC, #1E32208
Former owner '65FHC, #1E30036
Planning on getting E-Type No. 3 as soon as possible....
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#3 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
Brilliant
Thanks for the speedy reply
Phil
Thanks for the speedy reply
Phil
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#4 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
Phill,
I have a '64 and have been thinking of doing the same gauge replacement. Which gauge did you go with? I sourced a Smiths one, but haven't done the change over yet.
Thanks,
Charlie
I have a '64 and have been thinking of doing the same gauge replacement. Which gauge did you go with? I sourced a Smiths one, but haven't done the change over yet.
Thanks,
Charlie
Charlie Daubs
'64 FHC #890093
'64 FHC #890093
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#5 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
Hi
I bought a gauge kit from MandC Wilkinson
Smiths gauge and all the connections included
Fitted really easy
Thanks
Phil
I bought a gauge kit from MandC Wilkinson
Smiths gauge and all the connections included
Fitted really easy
Thanks
Phil
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#6 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
More info here: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=13596
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
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#7 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
Problems have been reported with the "new" mechanical "Smiths" 0-100psi gauges sold by the usual suppliers. I returned the unreliable unit I had purchased and found a used 0-60 mechanical gauge from a Lotus Europa. It looks identical to the original electric item after exchanging the chrome bezel for the black one.
Eric
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#8 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
Hi Eric.....what problems......i have one on the shelf waiting to fit...thanks....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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#9 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
I would be interested to know where you located a 60psi mechanical gauge. I've been seeking one for a while. I've fitted the commonly available 100psi unit but a 60psi gauge would improve the appearance somewhat.
tim
tim
Series 1 FHC purchased 40 years ago. Courted my wife in it.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
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#10 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
The one I had would stop at about 20 psi until pressure in the engine built to 40 or 50, and then it would jump to maybe 30. I knew it was wrong because I had previously attached a spare mechanical Stewart Warner gauge directly at the oil port on the filter block when I was trouble shooting problems with the electric unit and sender. All quite disconcerting during the first start of a newly rebuilt engine. After I removed the 0-100 indicator I plumbed it to my air compressor and steadily increased the pressure to 80. It never showed more than about 30. The vendor took it back and made a refund. I found the Europa gauge on Ebay (U.S.). It typically pegs on a cold engine start and then settles in at about 50 psi at cruise when the oil warms. It's very reassuring watching the actual pressure move around without the lag in the electrical unit.
Eric
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#11 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
S2 4.2 FHC
Ford F100 pickup
KTM 525 XC
Honda CMX1100 DCT
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough..."
Ford F100 pickup
KTM 525 XC
Honda CMX1100 DCT
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough..."
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#12 Re: Oil pressure gauge replacement
I have the 0-100 one from SNG, works perfectly and never had any problems. Checked against a pro unit and readings identical at all revs. Eric obviously had a duff one.
Malcolm
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
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