[TR] Catastrophic oil line failure for oil pressure gauge

[v6spitfireguy at cox.net]

As others have probably mentioned already, replacing it with a braided
steel or copper is the way to go.  After I had that happen I replaced mine
with a copper one.  If you use copper just make sure that you provide a
service loop at each end to prevent it from work hardening from vibration 
Ive had mine in for over twenty years without incident -


Barry Schwartz

Original Message:
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Just to pass this on.  On Friday, my wife and I were heading to lunch.
The oil line that drives the oil pressure gauge failed at the gauge, and
proceeded to insert 2 quarts of oil into my 1972 Triumph TR6.   It was
like a bad horror movie when the walls start to bleed.

I have 3 year new tan Wilton wool carpet from TRF and now that I have
used 7 rolls of paper towels (so far) and had a few days to recover,
after throwing the stereo away and possibly 2 speakers, I wanted to pass
on some advice.

Please consider checking or replacing this item or at the very least put
it on your list for regular replacement.  The one that failed would snap
in half it was so brittle.




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