1969 Corvette C3 Episode 5 How to Fix your Original Corvette C3 Oil Pressure Gauge and Clock!

[@straightpipec6099]

I like how you operate. Clean and make functional. Preserve rather than restore. Keep on trucking Flathead.

[@FlatheadTerry]

Thank you StraightPipe! I appreciate your kind words and support@

[@waynemiracle8928]

That’s some intricate work there. I don’t see too many other videos on this type of work. Thanks for this very educational video!

[@FlatheadTerry]

Thanks Wayne! I always appreciate your comments!

[@jasonvitti3495]

Great video. Had the exact same issues with both gauges on my ‘69. Working perfectly now. Thanks for the help.

[@FlatheadTerry]

Glad I could help ya out Jason!

[@vtradio]

Terry, I pulled my clock, lubricated the gears, and applied power. Then something went terribly wrong. The clock started spinning very, very fast. Not sure if I bumped something in there, or if it was like this for a while. The power was unhooked when I got in there. I may pull it back out and check for an unhooked spring, now that I've seen your video. I then pulled the oil pressure gauge, lubed up the gears, and got it working perfectly. Then something went terribly wrong. The brass insert at the end of the oil feed tube broke apart during disassembly. Half is inside the tube, and half in the brass elbow. A 1/8" compression fitting from the parts store did not help. I'm ordering a new brass elbow and oil feed line kit on Monday from Eckler's. Oh well. chalk it up to experience. Thanks for the video. Paul

[@FlatheadTerry]

Thanks for the comments and feedback Paul. These gauges are tricky for sure. I had the same experience in finding the proper 1/8" compression fitting. They're not standard and had to get it from a Corvette supplier. Hopefully, everything is working for you now!

[@dieselten01]

Excellent info. Thanks for sharing!

[@gsmith207]

This is great! I gotta do this to my ‘69. Thank you

[@nattersting976]

Thank you, my OPG has been wonky, even after replacing the sender. I'm going to give this a try. 74 Stingray.

[@FlatheadTerry]

You bet Natter! Hope you can fix it.

[@nattersting976]

@@FlatheadTerry I'll let you know. I'm Northern so it will be a bit. Thanks again, your vid. was spot on and detailed. Think I'll fix my clock too. Thanks.

[@sprayguy67]

Nice 👍🏻

[@joevette6290]

Thankyou bud for a nice video! Now can you do one on that battery charge guage please?,?? Mine has never moved at all since five years!!!!

[@FlatheadTerry]

Thanks Joe!

[@GarH56]

Thanks for this series Terry. Are you in Canada?

[@FlatheadTerry]

You bet Gar! No, I live in the upper Midwest, USA.

[@GarH56]

@@FlatheadTerry I noticed a CN train when you took the Vette for a ride thought you might be in Canada.I'll be checking out the rest of your videos,Thanks!

[@FlatheadTerry]

@@GarH56 Ahhh, that explains it! Thanks for tuning in!

[@barbaramartinez6674]

Cual es la forma de.colocar los cables de bujía y grados del rotor del distribuidos por favor

[@FlatheadTerry]

That is a good question. I use a Timing Light connected to the #1 Spark Plug wire and disconnect the Vacuum Advance hose on the distributor.