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Author:  thomen [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Capillary gauge repair
Hi just wondering if you can get the capillary on a dual water and oil gauge repaired and approx how much something like that might cost?
Author:  aaron [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
I had one done a few years back by a friends dad, still cost about $100 odd as you have to replace the ether (? not sure but i think its ether and I can't be bothered to search it, cause i'm lazy like that.) He did a good job though. Used to work at the instrument on pacific highway near Pymble when it was still there.

Cheers
Aaron
Author:  thomen [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
Does he still do them by chance?
Author:  9YaTaH [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
thomen wrote:
Does he still do them by chance?


Hint: buy a new replacement :idea:
Author:  thomen [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
Where from? A new capillary or new gauge?
Author:  thomen [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
Where from? A new capillary or new gauge?

Does anyonr know an old 52mm tach? I have an 80mm dvi and need a dvc..
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
The place at Pymble was Olympic Instruments. Dunno if still about.
Author:  winabbey [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
Rodger Howard is a long-standing Mini enthusiast and owner of an extensive Mini collection. He repairs the capillary according to his website. No idea of the cost so suggest you give him a ring.

http://www.howardinstruments.com.au/pag ... re-Gauges/
Author:  minijcar [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
Thanks for the recommendation Doug.
We try to undertake all instrument related jobs and obviously i pay attention when something from a mini arrives.
We do capillary temp gauges each thursday.
I try to avoid discussing the cost of repairs without seeing a job as i feel after 45 years of continual growth we must be in the ballpark but here goes.
The base cost for a refill is $137.50 plus parts.
If it is complete there is generally only a pin for a few bucks.
A new line adds $30-$50 approx. we clean and service the two mechanisms
We have bezels dials and glass and plate and paint if required.
We also have new gauges for $195- depending on spec as we have a few different styles beyond the standard one that most people have.
We have a new 52mm Smiths Tachometer and i sent a photo to thomen yesterday morning of this.
He also asked about the RVI tacho conversion for elec ign.
We do them but if people are price sensitive and have the tools to roll a bezel ( and a new bezel as the original ones from the 60's invariably split) and the ability to test and service the meter movement that benifits from a damping mod we do then buying a cheap circuit on the net might suffice.
Its not the most tidy install but does the job I assume.

Olympic Instruments was loaded into the back of a budget truck by craig and i more than 10 years ago and became part of our stock of old parts and fixtures in melbourne.
Author:  thomen [ Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
Thanks Rodger most appreciated! I've heard nothing but good things! I think in this instance it might be best for the me to sell the one I have for parts and buy another new.. I heard you were trialling your own dvi to dvc chip?
Author:  TheMiniMan [ Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Capillary gauge repair
Rodger :-)
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