Oil Pressure Gauge Problem

[andrew34ruby]

My oil pressure gauge just works, and has never been bled. I find it very useful as a temperature gauge so I know if/when the engine is up to temperature. starting from cold it is off the scale, as the pressure comes down to 5 and less I know the engine is finally up to running temperature.

[David Stepney]

I have spent the last hour or so dismantling the dash and bleeding the oil pressure gauge pipe. I am sorry to say that the gauge does not behave any differently. I have also had the gauge apart as much as I can and sufficiently the check that the needle is neither fouling the glass nor the face. I fear, therefore that the fault lies with some mechanical derangement within.

[Ivor Hawkins]

I’m sorry to hear that David, the bleeding trick worked for me, so it must be the internal workings of the gauge, as you say…I think a replacement might be the best option, while you get your current one on the bench.

[Ruairidh Dunford]

Correct size located, David, tested and on it's way to you. Hope it helps.

[David Stepney]

Thank you Ruairidh. I am more than grateful!