Herb_Goede@amsinc.com wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> I have two oil pressure/water temp guages. One is the original Smiths for
> my '59 but the capillary tube has been broken off. The other works
> perfectly but is a Jaeger from a later model car.
>
> I understand that the internal workings are the same. Is it possible to
> switch the faces? If so, how?
The face plates are interchangable, a few very small screws, remove the
2 needles and swap faces. (I know it works on Smiths old to new, not
sure on Jaeger)
>
> Second question: My tacho and speedo needles have some chips in them. Can
> you get white paint to touch them up. Where? What is it called?
Krylon, anywhere, white, spray can.
>
> Third question, For all of you with old parts cars. Can anyone sell me an
> original bakelite heater knob. I think that the heater knobs are the same
> for Mk1 & 2 Sprite and Midget Mk1. It does not need to be perfect - Just
> restorable.
I suppose you want one with a distict "H" engraved in it?
Don't we all!
I put a knob that says "B" on mine, Blower if you must ask.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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