[Healeys] Oil in oil/water temp gauge

[Bob Spidell]

"... in some instances the white lettering of the SMITHS/Jaeger/LUCAS 
gauges can be easily wiped away, even with water, so do not wipe!!!"

Amen to that.  That is why I suggested 'electronic cleaner;' it doesn't 
seem to affect paint.



On 7/20/2017 11:13 AM, Oudesluys wrote:
> Remove bezel and glass and use brake cleaner to clean the internals 
> and face. However be careful as in some instances the white lettering 
> of the SMITHS/Jaeger/LUCAS gauges can be easily wiped away, even with 
> water, so do not wipe!!!
> To remove the bezel lift the tabs slightly and rotate the bezel until 
> the tabs line up with the holes in the body rim. Carefully lift the 
> glass. After that the bezel and glass can be cleaned. Do not bother to 
> replace the sealing. It is not necessary and counterproductive as now 
> trapped moisture can easily evaporate.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Op 20-7-2017 om 18:32 schreef Robert F. Begani:
>>
>> Hi Steve:
>>
>> 20 years ago after I got my BJ8 back from a shop, who restored the 
>> car, while driving down the road oil squired out on to my pants from 
>> a loose fitting on the oil line.  Going back to the shop they just 
>> tighten the nut.  I have good oil pressure, but, all ways have oil 
>> residue in the gauge.  Ideas on how to clean the gauge before 
>> installing the engine trans etc. in the fall?
>>
>> Bob Begani
>>
>> Bj8 ‘67
>>
>>
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