Date:         Wed, 19 Apr 1995 15:48:25 +0600
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From:         anon869@vt.edu (Christopher Bridge)
Subject:      Re: Tach was The Berg and springs

>Christopher Bridge writes:
>> 
>> While we are at the topic of gauges, has anyone installed a oil pressure 
>> gauge with the 1/8" plastic hose type sender?  I was wondering if it is 
>> worth doing, with the long run.  
>
>I haven't tried it, but my book says don't do it, unless you mount the
>gauge very close to the engine.  The book said that with an installation
>at the front of the car the gauge was still showing 40 psi while the oil
>warning light had already come on at a stoplight.  I guess they had a
>dual system installed on the car (?).  Anyway, I wouldn't try it.
>
>-David
OK. won't do that.  

BTW- All this talk on tach's got me motivated to put mine in.  It's a 3 1/2" 
Sun unit, and fits real nice in the clock space.  I only had to fabricate a 
simple bracket and 3 small shims.  Piece of cake. about 2 Hours total.

 

  Chris Bridge
  
  ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?)
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