fuel gauge

[stuupnorth]

Hi All
is it possible to fit a aftermarket fuel gauge to the Morris to by pass the original one has I think its on its way out
something like a smiths one??
my Morris is a 1960 with a gold faced speedo

[firedrake1942]

Why not simply replace the gauge in the gold faced speedo ?

[stuupnorth]

its getting hold of one didn't think you could get new ones?

[firedrake1942]

You are right but quite a few second hand. Charles Ware replaced mine recently. Have you checked the wiring and the sender unit which may be a source of problems rather than the gauge itself. There are also complete speedo heads with gauge on flea bay. In extremis the gauges are dismantleable and rebuildable and even, as I recall, a drop of fine oil in the rear hole (fnaar fnaar) may make a difference.

Nice looking car BTW Dove / Yukon grey ??

jm

[Sleeper]

The answer to your original question is yes,but make sure the sender and gauge are matched or you'll get inaccurate readings.

John

[stuupnorth]

You are right but quite a few second hand. Charles Ware replaced mine recently. Have you checked the wiring and the sender unit which may be a source of problems rather than the gauge itself. There are also complete speedo heads with gauge on flea bay. In extremis the gauges are dismantleable and rebuildable and even, as I recall, a drop of fine oil in the rear hole (fnaar fnaar) may make a difference.

Nice looking car BTW Dove / Yukon grey ??

jm

Hi mate as for colour that's a good question as I have been trying to find that out LOL

[firedrake1942]

It should be identifiable from the car number on the chassis plate or stamped into the bulkhead.

Mine is 1957 Clarendon grey and darker than yours. Yours looks about 1960 /61 with the larger front sidelights

You might find the BMC paint guide on Charles Wares site useful as it shows what years paint colours were used in.

http://www.morrisminor.org.uk/images/st ... _codes.pdf