Gauge questions

[Richard Saunders]

I'm going to replace all the gauages on my 73 mk2. I'm confused whether I need mechanical or electrical. I'm hoping to swap like with like and minimise any further modifications. These are the ones I am thinking of getting. Any guidance on whether I am about to buy the wrong ones would be appreciated!

1. Speedo. The options are mechanical or electrical. I'm assuming I need mechanical?

https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=&pgCode=&sgName=&pgName=&agCode=&agName=&pCode=070.054(140)

2. Tacho.

https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=&pgCode=&sgName=&pgName=&agCode=&agName=&pCode=070.051

3. Voltmeter

https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=&pgCode=&sgName=&pgName=&agCode=&agName=&pCode=070.060#

4. Water temp. Assuming I need electrical?

https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=&pgCode=&sgName=&pgName=&agCode=&agName=&pCode=070.062

5. Oil pressure. Assuming mechanical?

https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=&pgCode=&sgName=&pgName=&agCode=&agName=&pCode=070.067

6. Fuel.

https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=&pgCode=&sgName=&pgName=&agCode=&agName=&pCode=070.061

[Goldstar]

Hi Richard,

I can't help with your question but to say that those dials are very handsome

See you for a beer soon

Paul

[Richard Saunders]

Always thirsty! Are you going to Brands next week? How about the Wokingham show the week after?

[Goldstar]

Still trying to get my car repaired for MOT

I took the rear springs off the other evening to find a bit of rust in the box section they fix to so I need to fix that tomorrow and then refit springs and new Spax shocks, sort nearside rear brakes and adjust handbrake and we should be there. Brands is in the plan but what's the Wokingham show?

Paul

[Richard Saunders]

Some more info on the Wokinghame event here: http://classic-carshow.com/events-sh..._Show?duid=236

Good luck with the repairs!

Still trying to get my car repaired for MOT

I took the rear springs off the other evening to find a bit of rust in the box section they fix to so I need to fix that tomorrow and then refit springs and new Spax shocks, sort nearside rear brakes and adjust handbrake and we should be there. Brands is in the plan but what's the Wokingham show?

Paul

[Richard Saunders]

Some more info on the Wokinghame event here: http://classic-carshow.com/events-sh..._Show?duid=236

Good luck with the repairs!

Still trying to get my car repaired for MOT

I took the rear springs off the other evening to find a bit of rust in the box section they fix to so I need to fix that tomorrow and then refit springs and new Spax shocks, sort nearside rear brakes and adjust handbrake and we should be there. Brands is in the plan but what's the Wokingham show?

Paul

[Westfaling]

Richard
Nice looking gauges. All should be electrical except the speedo and maybe the oil pressure gauge. Do you have an oil pressure gauge already. If so if it has a tube going to it, it is mechanical. (there will still be a wire of course for illumination).
I've just added a mechanical gauge I bought the adapter for the engine from a mini supplier off EBay.
Nick

[alan_thomas]

Some more info on the Wokinghame event here: http://classic-carshow.com/events-sh..._Show?duid=236

Good luck with the repairs!

if you do want to go to the wokingham show remember to download your free pass (Car + 2 adults) from here

http://classicshows.org/easthampstead080712.php

and Pual good luck with the repairs!
- Alan

[Richard Saunders]

Thanks. Yes, there's an oil gauge in place and does indeed look like there's a tube going to it rather than a wire. Decision made!

Richard
Nice looking gauges. All should be electrical except the speedo and maybe the oil pressure gauge. Do you have an oil pressure gauge already. If so if it has a tube going to it, it is mechanical. (there will still be a wire of course for illumination).
I've just added a mechanical gauge I bought the adapter for the engine from a mini supplier off EBay.
Nick