Oil Pressure Gauge Problem

PostPost by: Kets » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:37 pm

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
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PostPost by: flyinggellyfish » Mon Mar 28, 2005 8:04 pm

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 .

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PostPost by: Kets » Mon Mar 28, 2005 8:17 pm

Thanks Rick

The fuel gauge is working OK I?ll check out the other stuff
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PostPost by: john.p.clegg » Tue Mar 29, 2005 5:32 am

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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

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PostPost by: Kets » Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:36 pm

On closer inspection I?ve noticed that when I turn the ignition on, without starting the engine, the rev counter goes up to 2000. Do you think this is due to the voltage regulator/stabiliser?
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PostPost by: flyinggellyfish » Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:58 pm

Still need to know if your car has electric or capillary gauge . If electric then maybe an earth return problem effecting the gauges .

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PostPost by: Kets » Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:06 pm

I think electric, but how can I tell?
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PostPost by: types26/36 » Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:49 pm

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.
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PostPost by: Hamish Coutts » Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:52 pm

"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.

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PostPost by: Kets » Sat Apr 02, 2005 6:43 pm

I've just checked it and its definitely electric.
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