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reborn55
09-25-2016, 12:53 PM
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

Maddog
09-25-2016, 07:59 PM
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.

Maddog
09-25-2016, 08:01 PM
Is Classic Instruments the one where the guy goes ballistic if you question anything he sells or is that a different company?

reborn55
09-25-2016, 08:35 PM
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

Maddog
09-25-2016, 09:23 PM
Winter, whats that?:)

reborn55
09-26-2016, 05:40 AM
that is the time of year I use to work on cars and not sweat my ass off

MP&C
09-26-2016, 09:10 AM
ground issue perhaps?

JT56
09-26-2016, 09:20 AM
I have that same gauge cluster...no issues with mine. They seem like they have great customer service.

reborn55
09-27-2016, 04:51 PM
Ground is good---They have been very helpful--only other problem is illumination

JT56
09-28-2016, 05:55 AM
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/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/

reborn55
09-30-2016, 08:39 PM
They sent me LED upgrade that is super bright--but doesn't work off headlight rheostat--needs LED rheostat--bought one but haven't decided if I will use it or modify back of cluster to add bulb to illuminate the temp gauge

CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS
10-17-2016, 12:32 PM
Hi Ken, Have you resolved your oil gauge problem?

NickP
10-17-2016, 12:36 PM
Hi Ken, Have you resolved your oil gauge problem?

Nice to see a business take charge.

reborn55
10-17-2016, 02:13 PM
Sorry to say no--haven't driven car for awhile---Father-in-law had knee replacement, then fell and broke leg--then when we got him home after some rehab he fell again and rebroke leg--so between trips to Hospital, rehab, taking him home and then back to hospital--really haven't had time to do too much-- Just yesterday was able to get back out to the garage and see what was still there. Hopefully will get it out here soon and see--thanks for asking

JT56
10-18-2016, 06:57 AM
Nice to see a business take charge.


Absolutely!

NickP
10-18-2016, 06:59 AM
Absolutely!

But, so far, no more words from the vendor.

reborn55
10-18-2016, 08:07 AM
it has only been a day

mech393
12-10-2016, 11:13 AM
if the gauge is analog then grounding the gauge with deflection then its ok , I have to ask where was the sending unit made I installed one on a truck and I went through five, they all had dead spots , these came from mexico , the company found they had a bad run on the units that were sent out.

reborn55
07-15-2017, 10:45 AM
Update on gauge---still the same--oil pressure will still go down on acceleration--hooked up mechanical gauge and it read close to 50psi at 3000 in neutral
thanks