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    belara dash problems

    Have a Classics Instruments Belara dash in my 55---having problems with oil pressure gauge--since day one it has been erractic and low---have worked with techs at Classic Instruments and have replaced the sending unit 3 times now---will work great for awhile--good oil pressure and then gradually get to about 25 PSI at 3000 rpm fully warmed up--needle will jump around a bit and shows an increase on deceleration--can hook up mechanical gauge and constant 45 PSI at 3000 rpm cruising and 25 at idle---getting ready to contact them again tomorrow and see what can be done--any insight for someone here--thanks

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    Obviously, there's a problem with that gauge design. Since they're not inexpensive I guess you're kind of stuck with it unless you want to scrap the whole thing and go to another brand. Best of luck.

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    Is Classic Instruments the one where the guy goes ballistic if you question anything he sells or is that a different company?

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    They have been more than gracious and pleasant with me..It has a 5 year warranty--next step is probably sending dash in and get checked out.--jsut a little inconvenient but winter is coming and car will be put up in a couple of weeks anyway

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    Winter, whats that?

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    that is the time of year I use to work on cars and not sweat my ass off

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    ground issue perhaps?
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    I have that same gauge cluster...no issues with mine. They seem like they have great customer service.

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    Ground is good---They have been very helpful--only other problem is illumination

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    Quote Originally Posted by reborn55 View Post
    Ground is good---They have been very helpful--only other problem is illumination
    I use the superbright LED in my car. Made a huge difference in the gauge set! I believe its a tower BA9 Cool White

    https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/...acement-bulbs/

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