Reconditioned units are typically UKP35 exchange here, and that includes VAT
at 17.5%. Surely it is worth somebody importing a few.
PaulH.
-----Original Message-----
From: RL Chrysler <lchrysl@fhs.csu.McMaster.CA>
To: Hicks, Stephen <SHicks@northatlantic.nf.ca>; mgs@autox.team.net
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 21 September 1999 23:38
Subject: Re: Oil/Water gauge
>Steve Hicks wrote:
>> I have a 65 MGB with the round oil/water temp gauge. The oil portion of
>the
>> gauge has the needle stuck at 35 psi. I think the needle is stuck against
>> the bezel of the gauge. Has anyone ever taken these gauges apart? Will
>they
>> come apart?
>
>The chrome bezel has little tabs around the back edge that can be carefully
>eased out with a flat screwdriver blade just enought to allow the ring to
>rotate to open gaps in the flange. This will allow the glass and ring and
>sealing ring to be removed. This done you will have access to carefully
bend
>the needle back where it should be. Then just reinstall glass, ring and
>chrome bezel.
>>
>> This past weekend I found a used gauge. It however has the temp. bulb cut
>> off. Someone told me the bulb was filled with fluid
>> ( alcohol) and that it is not repairable. Can anyone verify this?
>> If there is a means to repair, what does it involve? I was hoping to make
>> one good one from the two. I believe a new one is around 280.00 CDN
>dollars,
>> so you can understand my dilemma.
>
>From what I understand, the bulb and capillary tube are charged with ether,
>which when warmed, expands and activates the gauge.
>They can be rebuilt, but $280.CDN seems very excessive. Expect to pay
>$150.CDN or so for a rebuild.
>You can possibly get a small credit for turning in the old core. Alfa
>Instruments and Marine Services, 4801 Keele St. Unit 37, Downsview, Ont.
M3J
>3A4 or phone # 416-736-4267 can do this service.
>Rich Chrysler
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