1800S Gauge Calibration

mike gilbert · Oct 30th, 2022, 14:28

I need to get the Oil/Water gauge and the Rev counter recalibrated as part of my 1800S rebuild. Bearing in mind how easy it is to distort/destroy the casings of these instruments when trying to open them up, has anyone got any recommendations for a UK company who has done a good job on theirs in the past? Cheers.

Ron Kwas · Oct 30th, 2022, 14:40

...or you could simply remove the sensing bulbs from their respective locations and immerse them in boiling water, and check the indicated temp...

...for Rev counter cal, see: http://www.sw-em.com/Smith's%20Tacho...of_Smiths_Tach as I recall, he presents a manner for checking cal in the video.

Cheers

mike gilbert · Oct 30th, 2022, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Kwas

...or you could simply remove the sensing bulbs from their respective locations and immerse them in boiling water, and check the indicated temp...

...for Rev counter cal, see: http://www.sw-em.com/Smith's%20Tacho...of_Smiths_Tach as I recall, he presents a manner for checking cal in the video.

Cheers

I have already ascertained that my gauges are wildly inaccurate. I also have a million and one other jobs to be getting on with on this restoration, so I am not minded to attempt the repair myself as I can better spend my time on completing other tasks, hence my question. Thank you.

VolvoFan · Oct 30th, 2022, 16:34

Try Robert Fenn, Vernham Dean nr Andover, SP11 OLP. 9763 759. He is a very good auto clock/instruments repairer.

142 Guy · Oct 30th, 2022, 20:37

Nisonger has a good reputation.

https://www.nisonger.com/

Unfortunately, they seem to be out of the repair business. However, they do seem to be in the OEM replacement business. Have a look at their continuation gauges for British cars. You might find what you need. Not inexpensive and not so convenient since they are on the west side of the Atlantic. But, if you can't find anybody local ......

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red122 · Oct 31st, 2022, 17:54

use Robert Fenn . Speedy cables send him work they cant do themselves .he does all my instruments

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Oct 30th, 2022, 14:28	#1
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	1800S Gauge Calibration I need to get the Oil/Water gauge and the Rev counter recalibrated as part of my 1800S rebuild. Bearing in mind how easy it is to distort/destroy the casings of these instruments when trying to open them up, has anyone got any recommendations for a UK company who has done a good job on theirs in the past? Cheers.

Oct 30th, 2022, 14:40	#2
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 01:47 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	...or you could simply remove the sensing bulbs from their respective locations and immerse them in boiling water, and check the indicated temp... ...for Rev counter cal, see: http://www.sw-em.com/Smith's%20Tacho...of_Smiths_Tach as I recall, he presents a manner for checking cal in the video. Cheers Last edited by Ron Kwas; Oct 30th, 2022 at 14:43.

Oct 30th, 2022, 20:37	#5
142 Guy Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:12 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada	Nisonger has a good reputation. https://www.nisonger.com/ Unfortunately, they seem to be out of the repair business. However, they do seem to be in the OEM replacement business. Have a look at their continuation gauges for British cars. You might find what you need. Not inexpensive and not so convenient since they are on the west side of the Atlantic. But, if you can't find anybody local ...... Last edited by 142 Guy; Oct 30th, 2022 at 20:41.

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red122 Master Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	guages use Robert Fenn . Speedy cables send him work they cant do themselves .he does all my instruments

Oct 30th, 2022, 16:34	#4
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:44 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	Try Robert Fenn, Vernham Dean nr Andover, SP11 OLP. 9763 759. He is a very good auto clock/instruments repairer.

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LawsonJD Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:13 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	I highly recommend - http://www.speedograph-richfield.com

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