initial start-up- Was the gauge new, was it a new install? If not how old was the line? Plastic/copper line? Id not let one bad time make me stray from a mech. gauge as much as it stinks it happened.

Ive had a few of the plastic line units develop a drip after many years so I just bought the line/fitting kit and all was good.




Originally Posted by Brad_Haak
Not sure why, cuz the connections are very straight forward, but the AutoMeter mechanical oil pressure gauge in the '73 leaked at the fitting during the initial start-up and soaked the d-a-mn carpet w/ 10w40. Nothing looked wrong, but...

Anyone trust electric oil pressure gauges instead of mechanical? I always wanted mechanical for "real time" response & readings, but am now wondering if I should swap it out.

$.02 either way appreciated. Thx


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