Smiths oil pressure gauge fittings

[Moraystag]

Had a leek from the oil pressure indicator plastic pipe. Removed the pipe and not sure if the fittings had been factory fitted on the ends of the plastic pipe but could not get them back on no matter what, tried heating with boiling water etc dead loss.
However I did notice that there seemed to be what looked like rubber seal rings in both connections to the pressure housing & the gauge that were pretty much disintegrated, there again was it just years of muck.
So the question is do the fittings both have some tyope of seal rings for a Smiths oil pressure gauge??


Mike

[StagnJag]

Hi Mike,

I have an aftermarket oil pressure gauge with a plastic pipe. It has an olive on the end which will deform and grip the pipe as it is tightened up so there won't be a chance it will go back on again. I have no idea where you can get a replacement from though!

Rgds

Dave

[jleyton]

Hi Mike,

Mine had small fibre washers at both ends.

Cheers

Julian

[redstag]

Have a look here

http://www.speedograph-richfield.com/html/oil_pipe_lines.html

Pete

[Norfolk Blue]

Mike. I bought but did not fit the plastic pipe kit as sold by Rimmers etc as i was not convinced that the fittings were correct and was concerned by possible leaks etc near the exhaust manifold. I decided instead to fit a 4 ft braided hose http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motors...ure-gauge-pipe with 1/8 BSP Flat Fittings at each end plus a 1/8" NPT Male to 1/8" BSP male adaptor to join the Tee piece to the braided pipe. My rebuild is still in progress so it is still to be tested but i am pretty confident that the fittings are correct. Tim

[stag157.7]

http://www.plminishop.com/Electrical_Parts/947/BRAIDED_OIL_PIPE_TO_CONNECT_TO_OIL_GAUGE.html

this one is good ,fitted before all k
I ALSO DONT LIKE THE PLASTIC ONES
alan

[dasadrew]

Sorry to hear that Mike; have you thought about changing your forum name to Mike-the-Leak?

I'm taking bets on a windscreen washer leak within the next two weeks - there just aren't that many different liquids left in the Stag.

[jleyton]

I decided instead to fit a 4 ft braided hose http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motors...ure-gauge-pipe with 1/8 BSP Flat Fittings at each end plus a 1/8" NPT Male to 1/8" BSP male adaptor to join the Tee piece to the braided pipe. My rebuild is still in progress so it is still to be tested but i am pretty confident that the fittings are correct. Tim

I'm sure you'll find that they're correct Tim

After an original mention on here ( I think maybe yours ?) I purchased one of these and although it took a few days to arrive, it's fitted perfectly.

I had my dash out and so I was able to fit it very neatly behind there, but I'm well pleased with the result. Thanks to you, or whoever else it was who mentioned it.

And Pete, what a helpful and easy to read website

Cheers

Julian

[Moraystag]

Drew, the plastic pipe had been tie wrapped up as it was a couple of meters long. One of the tie wraps had come adrift and the plastic pipe had been touching the manifold. Only noticed when I saw a puff of smoke when I drew up outside the garage. Pretty lucky to be honest, the oil spraying on the manifold would have caused quite a problem if I had been on a long run, barbecue Stag come's to mind LOL..

Sorry to hear that Mike; have you thought about changing your forum name to Mike-the-Leak?

I'm taking bets on a windscreen washer leak within the next two weeks - there just aren't that many different liquids left in the Stag.

[elvimto]

Mike,
use small bore copper tubing 1/8 OD the soft frexible type and it uses the normal compression type with olive or ferrule fittings. My suggestion is to get a small can or jar about 2 inch dia leave about four inches of straight tube then wrap about four turns around the can and then through the firewall to your pump, if you can do what is suggested and run a braided hose from the pump up th the firewall and make the connection there that would be easier. That's what I have done just got to hook up the gauge, the reason for the loops is to assist with gauge panel removal so you can connect the gauge up and remove the panel without pulling it all apart.
You should be able to still get the tubing but if you get stuck I can send you some just PM me.

cheers Stuart

[Moraystag]

Thank's Stuart, but I think I have it sussed mate. I used piping that I aquired from offshore. High pressure and pretty heat resistent stuff, way more robust than the old brittle piping that was there. The fittings all seem to mate face to face and no leaks that I can see.
I just was not sure if there were any tipe of dowdy washers that should be fitted. However in the cool light of day this morning and a little bit more thought there were no ressesses for dowdy washers. I rigged it all up on my work bench and gave it a very basic pressure test with soapy water and no leaks were visible, so fingers crossed.
Still can't believe I missed the old pipe being so close top the manifold, never mind we live and learn, and no damage just a minimal clean up in the surrounding area

Mike

Mike

[DJT]

Dowdy (Dou dee)
Not stylish; Drab; Old Fashioned

Why would you want washers like that on a Stag?

I think you mean Dowty washers, Mike

[alistair260661]

Well done - I'm now certain that mine went up in flames specifically as a result of the plastic oil pipe melting -never aagain.......... dont care what anyone says, in my book they just aren't safe

[elvimto]

Ok Mike,
refineries and rigs have a lot of Stag parts and the price is right. I used swagelock fittings for mine great stuff.

cheers Stuart