Cessna oil pressure gauge

Plane Captain · Post by **Plane Captain** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:43 am

My gauge seems to be a little "sticky", since it never returns to the peg when there is no oil pressure. Pressure is normal on the gauge after start-up & at opperating temp. If I need to replace this Cessna gauge, can anyone tell me where I can find a new one? I've looked at a few of the obvious places like Aircraft Spruce, etc.

N2865C · Post by **N2865C** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 2:10 pm

Original Cessna oil pressure gauges are not available new and not repairable. The Rochester 10-00015 or Scott RN- 2550 are both available from Aircraft Spruce and work fine.

iowa · Post by **iowa** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 3:07 pm

hi john
you say that the gauges are not repairable.
i feel that almost anything is repairable.
i own two wwii jeeps that had basket case gauges
and had them restored.
do you really mean that the FAA won't
certify a restored cessna gauage?
the important thing to me in the name of originality is to have
a gauge that keeps the original look in the dash.
thanks
iowa

N2865C · Post by **N2865C** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 3:27 pm

I called around to several of the well known gauge repair shops including the ones that specialize in antique and classic aircraft and all said no go on repairing the original Cessna oil gauges. It had something to do with the way the cases were manufactured and opening them would destroy the case if I remember correctly. If you do a search on this site there is some good info on how to replace the face on a new gauge with the face from your original.

iowa · Post by **iowa** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:54 pm

thanks john
thats what i was hoping for.
i'll search for it
iowa

Post by **GAHorn** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:04 am

When no one seems willing to try to overhaul/repair engine instruments.... there's one company that sometimes comes thru anyway...:
Air Parts of Lock Haven, PA has a reputation for quality overhauls and repairs on such gauges.) 800-443-3117

Added: http://www.airpartsoflockhaven.com/c3.html

iowa · Post by **iowa** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:30 pm

thanks george!!
i knew i could be done
iowa

N2865C · Post by **N2865C** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:30 pm

gahorn wrote:When no one seems willing to try to overhaul/repair engine instruments.... there's one company that sometimes comes thru anyway...:
Air Parts of Lock Haven, PA has a reputation for quality overhauls and repairs on such gauges.) 800-443-3117

Just my luck...... I save EVERYTHING that comes off my plane, but for some reason canned my oil gauges after everyone told me they were unrepairable

Thanks George, that is a great resource.
http://www.airpartsoflockhaven.com/

Post by **Bruce Fenstermacher** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:29 pm

George and all.

Airparts of Lock Haven located on Lock Haven Airport, Lock Haven, Pa does indeed offer gauge rebuilding but they don't actually rebuild the gauges themselves.

Keystone Instruments located two doors down does all their work. Keystone Instruments is a second generation family run business. The father and founder of the business still hangs around in case there is a really hard problem otherwise his sons and daughter run the business.

I don't believe there is a gauge they won't repair or at least attempt a repair. They will also tell you when it might be a better idea to change the face from an old gauge to a newer working model.

Here is Keystone Instruments web page: http://www.keystoneinstruments.com/

There is simply no reason to deal with Air Parts for gauges when you can deal direct with the people who really do the work.

BTW if you are ever in Lock Haven, say for a Sentimental Journey Fly-in you can visit Keystone Instruments and see the gages being repaired as business is usually discussed right in the middle of their work shop. You will most likely be talking with the same guy who did or will be doing your repair.

N2865C · Post by **N2865C** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 10:53 pm

N9149A wrote:Keystone Instruments located two doors down does all their work. Keystone Instruments is a second generation family run business. The father and founder of the business still hangs around in case there is a really hard problem otherwise his sons and daughter run the business.

I don't believe there is a gauge they won't repair or at least attempt a repair. They will also tell you when it might be a better idea to change the face from an old gauge to a newer working model.

Keystone was one of the shops I talked to and they couldn't do the oil gauges two years ago. It would be worth a call to see if anything has changed. I would call but don't have my old gauges so I can't describe to them what I have.

doug8082a · Post by **doug8082a** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:15 am

Keystone is definitely the place to go. I went to them for all my work and they were great. They also rebuilt my buddy's big ol' original tach from his '39 T-craft and it was beautiful.

iowa · Post by **iowa** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:31 am

i have restored 4 vehicles:
my 1st car - a 63 vw
56 vette
and two wwii jeeps
the general rule is that ANYTHING can be restored
with enough patience and ingenuity!!!
case in point...my vw
this car sat outside for 23 on my dad's farm
see pic below
iowa

Post by **GAHorn** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 1:36 am

Yeah...but will it still FLOAT???

doug8082a · Post by **doug8082a** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:41 am

Got my first real engine experience tearing down and rebuilding two vw engines from my brother's Bugs. When I first saw a Lyc/Cont. opposed aircraft engine, it amazed me how similar they were.

Post by **GAHorn** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:13 pm

In response to a query (regarding Keystone performing work for them) to Air Parts of Lock Haven, I received the following:

My name is George F. McKinney Sr., Vice President for Air Parts of Lock Haven Inc. and I would like to respond to your email.

We do overhauls of instruments, heaters, motors, hot plates, heated pitots in our facility located at the William T. Piper Airport, 1084 E. Water St., Lock Haven, PA. We are a FAA certified repair station (Part 145) with instrument and accessories and specialize services listed above. Keystone Instruments is located two doors down but they DO NOT do any of our work. Any time you are in Lock Haven you are welcome to stop and tour our facilities. We can do any old style as well as new style gauge. We have 10 full time and four part time employees working in our shop. Our facility is equipped with the latest state of the art equipment.

If possible, please advise the source of this misinformation. In addition, if you have the name of the club where this information is posted we would like to post a statement.

If we can be of any further service, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

George F. McKinney Sr.
- Vice President AIR PARTS OF LOCK HAVEN INC.

1084 E. Water St., W.T. Piper Airport, Hangar #3
Lock Haven, PA 17745
800-443-3117