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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thanks, Mirek for the detailed information. I have printed the entire script and will keep it in my files for the opportunity to consider the DIY method you advise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One of my Healey things to do in the next 6 months. Meanwhile, I know what is the correct temperature and not worried about the gauge showing between 230 degrees and 212 degrees after settling down below 212 degrees while driving.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bob Begani<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca <m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 10, 2021 8:05 AM<br><b>To:</b> rfbegani@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Healeys] Water Temperature gauge Bezel<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Bob, I assume the later gauges are the same as the earlier ones. If you look carefully at the body of the gauge where the bezel fits over the rim, you will see three notches. It is not easy, but the bezel can be rotated so the tabs line up with the notches and the bezel can be carefully pried off. Often the bezels are stuck as they have been there so long. You can try <u>very</u> gently prying the tabs open a bit, but they are fragile and break easily, then the bezel is useless. Below, John recommends against bending the tabs, but I have done so successfully a few times, but I did break one once too!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>I asked John Marks of Vintage Restorations (retired instrument restorer) and here is his reply:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-CA>“Dont bend bezel lugs up they usually break off. We have a steel rod about 5/8” by ¼” with holes for the fixing studs and a bit cut to clear the cable drive. Put this in a vice, mount the instrument on the holes, and try to turn the bezel off the case using rubber gloves. Good luck!” </span><span lang=EN-CA style='color:windowtext'>(I think the “rod” John refers to is probably a flat bar)</span><span lang=EN-CA><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>The needle can be very gently pried off the spindle. I used two small jewelers screwdrivers, one on each side. It can be then gently pressed back on in the right position. I did have one needle that would slip on the spindle and I used the tiniest blob of clear silicone to hold it in place. I would not use glue as it will never come apart in the future. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>You have probably thought of it, but I would get a container of water, a reliable thermometer and a heating element and calibrate the instrument before replacing the bezel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Lastly, when you pull the gauge away from the facia, you will likely destroy the rubber ring that goes between the gauge and the facia. Try to save it if you can, but the rubber is usually perished. If you need to replace it, look at it carefully as on some of the instruments the rubber is a normal o-ring, but on some, I think the big instruments, the rubber has a square section and is not round. Replacement rubbers are available from Nisongers (<a href="http://www.nisonger.com">www.nisonger.com</a>), and probably other sources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Good luck, Mirek<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bob Begani via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> November 10, 2021 6:20 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Healeys] Water Temperature gauge Bezel<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Listeners:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As the Davis Craig Electric Water Pump with the Electric Fan pushing are working to reduce the overheating and boil over on my BJ8, it now comes time to move the needle back 90 degrees because that is the amount the gauge is off. Someone mentioned that I do not need to send the gauge out for repair, I could simply remove the bezel. Please explain how to get it of and back on without breaking it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bob Begani<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>67 BJ8<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>