[DeTomaso] Mech vs electric oil pressure gauges

[wkooiman at earthlink.net]

I prefer mechanical.  I'm sure it's accurate, and it responds quicker.

It's slightly less "safe" having the oil in the cockpit, but I'm not too worried about that.  I try to keep enough tools in the car to remove the gauge, though, should the line get punctured while I'm away from home.

I'm not saying I'm right.  That's just my preference.

Will.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Peter Kovacs <peter-kovacs at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Oct 6, 2007 6:46 PM
>To: Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com>, detomaso at realbig.com
>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Mech vs electric oil pressure gauges
>
>...only an issue if it breaks, but the other side of the coin....paying extra $ to add more electrical items to a Pantera?? I'd opt for the mechanical but am curious as to the responses from the rest of the crew.
> 
>Peter Kovacs
>Property Equity & Mortgage Mgmt
>209 345-6708 
>209 523-4919 fx
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>
>
>----- Original Message ----
>From: Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com>
>To: detomaso at realbig.com
>Sent: Saturday, October 6, 2007 3:04:20 PM
>Subject: [DeTomaso] Mech vs electric oil pressure gauges
>
>
>Has anyone looked at the advantage/disadvantages of mechanical versus electric oil pressure gauges?  The gauge I want is like $180 electric and $40 mechanical.  Not an insignificant difference.  I'd guess the response time is quicker for the electric, but in seconds or in milli seconds?  I'd guess the mechanical is more reliable.
>   
>  I know we don't want mechanical fuel pressure gauges in the cabin, but is the oil line an issue also?
>   
>  Ken
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