FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

Is the Wilsonia gauge prone to an oil leak? I have checked and re-checked the fittings on the back but it still wants to leak. Anyone else had the problem?

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Wayne b

Wayne, have you checked the rose at the end of the tube? It could be pulled down crooked thus cutting into the tube. Failing that, maybe put some thread seal tape around the fitting and then screw it back together.
Jim

Note that a Wilsonia does not have a taper fitting so you cannot use a typical compression fitting as on modern oil guages. It has a flat face fitting which is peculiar to older Smiths type guages. Without the correct fitting it will most likely leak.
If you have the correct fitting, is there a thin fibre gasket between the faces?  There should be.

Ken

Wrong fitting. Not cool. I guess not a hope in hell getting one?

Regards

Wayne b

buy a autometer plastic line kit... bugger the old copper line.

they also do copper
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/oil-pressure-gauge-line

pete

All you need is an adaptor. look on ebay or any instrument shop will be able to make it work.

Ken

Agree Pete should have gone plastic.

Ken can you let me know the fitting adaptor size, or is it a common expression at a hydraulic shop?

Regards

Wayne b

Wayne ,Lionel Otto instruments at 124 Evans road Salisbury when you come over this side of town . Cheers Haydn

Thanks Haydn.

Regards

Wayne