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MG MGB Technical - Refitting Dual Gauge

Hi Chaps,
My dual Oil Pressure/Coolant Temp Gauge has failed, and I have removed it prior to obtaining a new one (Water Temp reading had begun to drop, and when the sender dipped in boiling water just managed to get of the 'C' mark). When I disconnected the oil pressure pipe at the back of the gauge (swine of a job) I didn't see any kind of sealing washer - I have peered through the hole and can't see anything behind the dash). I thought there was supposed to be a small leather washer at this connection - has this been superseded? I have looked through the Moss and B&G catalogues, and can't see a washer listed. Has this washer been dropped do you know, or if not, where can I get one? Car is a 71 BGT, rebuilt and converted to a V8 in a new Heritage shell a couple of years ago. Many thanks, AB
A Bennett

A washer for the gauge is listed on the MGOC Spares web site AHC805

http://www.mgocspares.co.uk/acatalog/mgb_instruments.html#l39

Andy
Andy Robinson

I read it as 2K4936 capillary pipe to gauge.
Allan Reeling

Allan is correct.

AHC805 is the grommet where the pipe goes through the bulkhead.
Dave O'Neill 2

Try Washer - oil guage to capillay 2K4936 No 39
cost - 18p

Should have had my reading glasses on!

Andy
Andy Robinson

I've used two sizes of hole punch in thin card to create one.
Paul Hunt

I used an "o" ring they are quite often on Flebay

Graham
GJ Barker

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