Gauges

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Stephen Aitken
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Re: Gauges

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Great thanks. Yes there was some oil but not much not sure if that means oil levels are low.
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Vic Butler
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Re: Gauges

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Stephen I have edited my post after you replied.
It's about the stabilizer and temperature sender unit. I didn't realise you'd replied.
1977 Stage 2 MGB GT
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
Stephen Aitken
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Re: Gauges

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When you say that you don’t need to change the stabiliser but if I’m changing them all then might as well what do you mean by electronic one?
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Vic Butler
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Re: Gauges

Post by Vic Butler »

The standard type works on a bi metallic strip to keep the voltage at a steady 10 volts which is somewhat dated now. Electronic ones use a circuit with no moving parts and are much more reliable just like electronic flasher relays which both my vehicles have.
There should be a sealing washer where the oil pipe screws into the gauge.
1977 Stage 2 MGB GT
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
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