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MG MGB Technical - Oil pressure gauge connection

What is the preferred method of sealing the gauge to the copper pipe?

Mark
Mark Dollimore

A small fibre washer is usual.
Allan Reeling

The original equipment seal was made of leather. RAY
rjm RAY

Easy to make a leather one too!
Allan Reeling

Mine didn't have one for years, decided to add one when replacing the pipe, cut from a piece of card using different sizes of hole punch.
Paul Hunt

I just installed one and used a leather washer which worked perfectly. It was donated by a US owner. When I spoke to Moss about this their tech mentioned anything with some give - even cardboard like Paul mentions.

If you make a leather one make sure you soak it in oil prior to installing.
Max71

Many thanks for responses I'm sure I can sort something now.
Regards
Mark
Mark Dollimore

This thread was discussed between 05/07/2015 and 06/07/2015

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