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55-59 Oil pressure Gauge Question. Not Happy #410423 05/07/2008 12:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 199 Illinois R rasman57 Shop Shark
rasman57 Shop Shark R Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 199 Illinois	My new original style replacement oil pressure gauge sure looked nice but upon fastening the brass fitting and line, the slightest tightening of the 1/2 inch fitting snapped off the brass housing off the rear of the new gauge. Looks like the JB weld or whatever mickey mouse method of assembly did not hold up. Upon inspection, I would be afraid to use it. I am thinking I want to keep it for looks in the panel and mount a "real oil pressure gauge" that will use the same hard line and fitting. Something I can mostly keep low profile. Has anybody got successful recommendations. This $60 buck repop gauge was wasted money. looks like the fitting plate on the gauge literally was held on with a tiny spot weld. Thanks Ralph ~ Rasman 1971 Chevy C10 "Old Yeller" Saga: "'Old Yeller' ... More than a Pristine 1971 Chevy" 1959 Chevy 1/2-Ton In the Legacy Gallery

Re: 55-59 Oil pressure Gauge Question. Not Happy rasman57 #410424 05/07/2008 12:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 199 Illinois R rasman57 Shop Shark
rasman57 Shop Shark R Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 199 Illinois	Correction... it is actually a 1/4 inch fitting on a 1/8th inch hard line I believe. Did not take any tightening with a tiny wrench whatsoever..... Ralph ~ Rasman 1971 Chevy C10 "Old Yeller" Saga: "'Old Yeller' ... More than a Pristine 1971 Chevy" 1959 Chevy 1/2-Ton In the Legacy Gallery

Re: 55-59 Oil pressure Gauge Question. Not Happy rasman57 #410448 05/07/2008 1:34 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Langley BC Canada 1958GMCnut Shop Shark
1958GMCnut Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Langley BC Canada	send it back... My GMC has a bad case of ship fitters disease! GMC: Get More Cash... 1958 GMC 1956 Chevy 1500 Hydraulic Dump Truck 1952 Chevy 1700 3-Ton Firetruck My Webshots photos

Re: 55-59 Oil pressure Gauge Question. Not Happy 1958GMCnut #410450 05/07/2008 1:51 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 north of the 49th F Flxible Cruising in the Passing Lane
Flxible Cruising in the Passing Lane F Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 north of the 49th	maybe you could track down an original in somebodies stash that would work for ya Bill Moved over to the Passing Lane "When we tug a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world" ~ John Muir "When we tug a single thing on an old truck, we find it falls off" ~ me Some TF series details & TF heater pics

Re: 55-59 Oil pressure Gauge Question. Not Happy Flxible #410592 05/07/2008 1:02 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Pennsylvania SW_Radial Shop Shark
SW_Radial Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Pennsylvania	Yup for $60 bucks I WOULD BE SENDING IT BACK! 1952 Chevy Shortbed Photos in Photobucket If It Aint Broke Fix It Till It Is!

Re: 55-59 Oil pressure Gauge Question. Not Happy SW_Radial #410703 05/07/2008 9:18 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks. W Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane
Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane W Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks.	I would send it back & get an electrical gauge. They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super In the Gallery Forum

Re: 55-59 Oil pressure Gauge Question. Not Happy Wrenchbender Ret. #410821 05/08/2008 4:36 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 82 Concord, North Carolina R Richard G. Wrench Fetcher
Richard G. Wrench Fetcher R Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 82 Concord, North Carolina	Send it back, as $60 is a pretty steep price for what appears to be a POS. You find instruments clusters for the Task Force trucks all the time on ebay for a lot less than that that should have a usable unit in it. Keep in mind that the original capillary units did not have much that could mechanically malfunction. There actually was an original oil gauge out there last week on ebay that did not sell, and although I cannot recall its starting price at the moment, it sure was a lot less than $60. Also check with one of our stovebolters, Steve "JIMBO59CHEVY" Giminiani. I have had very good luck with parts from him. Also consider the Parts forum on this site. Good luck, Richard 58 3104

Re: 55-59 Oil pressure Gauge Question. Not Happy Richard G. #410828 05/08/2008 4:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 199 Illinois R rasman57 Shop Shark
rasman57 Shop Shark R Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 199 Illinois	I am going to buy a mechanical new gauge for now to mount under the dash and keep the old look in the dash. I will be sending the "new" one back. The oil pressure is one thing I like to stay aware of. Thanks Ralph ~ Rasman 1971 Chevy C10 "Old Yeller" Saga: "'Old Yeller' ... More than a Pristine 1971 Chevy" 1959 Chevy 1/2-Ton In the Legacy Gallery

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