Oil Pressure Gauge Problem
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Can someone give me an idea to what is wrong with the oil pressure gauge on my Elan +2. As soon as I start the engine the gauge goes straight up to max and stays there. The car seems to be running fine, but I would like it to read true for obvious reasons. Thanks
69 Elan +2
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Depends if electric or capillary type . If electric it could be either a faulty sender or the gauge which could also be effected by the voltage stabiliser which would also send the fuel gauge high . If capillary type it can only be the gauge faulty , unless the oil pressure releif valve is jammed shut in the oil pump .
Rick
Rick
1968 Elan +2 . Now going back together after 18 years , you just can not rush these things .<br>Rick
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flyinggellyfish - Second Gear
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Rick
If you find it's the voltage regulator/stabiliser,i'll be putting a solid state converted jobbie on ebay shortly,mounted in an original case,correct to 1% and guaranteed for 12 months
John
If you find it's the voltage regulator/stabiliser,i'll be putting a solid state converted jobbie on ebay shortly,mounted in an original case,correct to 1% and guaranteed for 12 months
John
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john.p.clegg - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Still need to know if your car has electric or capillary gauge . If electric then maybe an earth return problem effecting the gauges .
Rick
Rick
1968 Elan +2 . Now going back together after 18 years , you just can not rush these things .<br>Rick
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flyinggellyfish - Second Gear
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I was under the impression all +2's had electric oil gauges (at least in standard form) but check if it has a capillary tube and fitting or a sender with electrical connections screwed into the block just right of the distributor.
Brian
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types26/36 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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"I think electric, but how can I tell? "
Guys,
I have a late 73 Elan with a capilliary gauge. Below the distributor is the take off for the gauge. It's a connection into the block for an approx 1/8th inch black plastic tube (original as far as I know). This tube will run through the bulkhead to the back of the dash.
If it was electric, it would have some kind of a sender unit with a wire attached.
Hamish.
Guys,
I have a late 73 Elan with a capilliary gauge. Below the distributor is the take off for the gauge. It's a connection into the block for an approx 1/8th inch black plastic tube (original as far as I know). This tube will run through the bulkhead to the back of the dash.
If it was electric, it would have some kind of a sender unit with a wire attached.
Hamish.
"One day I'll finish the restoration - honest, darling, just a few more years....."
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Hamish Coutts - Fourth Gear
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