09-10-2020, 07:01 PM
Right, an update. Got car going beautifully but presently with a jury rigged little gauge. I've redone all the pipe in thicker 3/16 as it seems possibly less prone to blocking. Could someone with a Ruby state whether all Ruby have the very narrow gauge oil pipe? Perhaps space saving a reason for implementing?
Anyway, decided that the gauge could be blocked internally, so released the front glass to check how it comes apart. Realised I'd had the glass off. Realised I'd cleverly painted the needle so it looks new again. Realised I'd thus cleverly stuck the needle to the rest stop. Released it with a finger. Tried John's method, and followed up with air pump. WORKS!
So I've congratulated myself on fixing the problem that I not only got myself into, but managed to occupy about 6 hours faffery trying to get out.
Anyway, decided that the gauge could be blocked internally, so released the front glass to check how it comes apart. Realised I'd had the glass off. Realised I'd cleverly painted the needle so it looks new again. Realised I'd thus cleverly stuck the needle to the rest stop. Released it with a finger. Tried John's method, and followed up with air pump. WORKS!
So I've congratulated myself on fixing the problem that I not only got myself into, but managed to occupy about 6 hours faffery trying to get out.