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Re: [Healeys] Adjusting temp gauge accuracy

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Adjusting temp gauge accuracy
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:46:20 +0200
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This is not entirely correct. I should have said: if the deviation is a 
constant sector/distance.
Kees


Op 13-6-2013 2:36, Oudesluys schreef:
> If it is a constant 25-30 degrees of you can lift of the needle and 
> reposition it on the spindle.
> To do so remove the entire assembly from the car, taking great care 
> with the capillary tube, remove bezel and glass, and then lift of the 
> hand/needle/pointer with two small screwdrivers under the centre and 
> resting on the rim of the gauge. Insert the bulb at the end of the 
> capillary tube in boiling water leave it for a few minutes and then 
> reposition the needle pointing to 100 degrees C or 212 degrees F and 
> press down.
>
> It the deviation is not constant you may have to adjust the small U 
> shaped section between the bourdon spring and gear.
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Op 13-6-2013 1:09, Steve Gerow schreef:
>> Does anyone know if it's possible to move the temp gauge pointer? Or 
>> is it
>> extremely fragile like the gas gauge pointer?
>>
>> My gauge is 25-30 degrees high and would like to adjust it back down.
>>
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> Steve Gerow 
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