Metric Switch Causes Heartattack!
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Drifting
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From: Hartland WI
Metric Switch Causes Heartattack!
So Sunday I decided to wash the vette and do a good interior cleaning. Get her all cleaned up and decide to take her for a quick run before putting her back in the garage.
I start her up and run in the house while she warms up.
When I get back in and start backing out the driveway I glance down and see the oil pressure is at 420!
I grab my chest as I'm reaching for the key to shut her down, when I also notice the engine temp says 70C.
In my quest for a clean interior I accidently flipped the Metric switch.
flip the switch back and oil pressure returns to normal, along with the heart rate.
On the bright side, I decided to flip back to metric and found I was going well over a 100 before I hit the end of the on ramp! So I guess there's some value to Metric.
I start her up and run in the house while she warms up.
When I get back in and start backing out the driveway I glance down and see the oil pressure is at 420!
I grab my chest as I'm reaching for the key to shut her down, when I also notice the engine temp says 70C.
In my quest for a clean interior I accidently flipped the Metric switch.
flip the switch back and oil pressure returns to normal, along with the heart rate.
On the bright side, I decided to flip back to metric and found I was going well over a 100 before I hit the end of the on ramp! So I guess there's some value to Metric.
Last edited by rstackjd; Mar 28, 2006 at 11:02 AM.
Drifting
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From: Nanaimo, BC
I travel at well over 100 down the highway every day and the cops don't blink an eye...but then again I live in Canada. 
Our freeway speed limits run at 110 km/h, but most travel at 120-130. Looks good on the speedo
Our freeway speed limits run at 110 km/h, but most travel at 120-130. Looks good on the speedo
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by rstackjd
I glance down and see the oil pressure is at 420!
Mine doesn't....
Oil temp...check
water temp.....check
volts....check
oil pressure...nope.
Larry
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Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
That same thing basically happened to me. I was like, OH **** what now? The sad part is, my wife was in the car and she's the one who figured out the problem...first mind you because, I would have gotten there. 
I think she just went into "panic mode" (which gave her instant diagnostic skills
) because it meant "spending more money on the car!"
Moral of the story, don't feel bad cuz you're not alone.
I think she just went into "panic mode" (which gave her instant diagnostic skills
) because it meant "spending more money on the car!" Moral of the story, don't feel bad cuz you're not alone.
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From: boerne tx
Originally Posted by rocco16
Your oil pressure reads out on the digital display???
Mine doesn't....
Oil temp...check
water temp.....check
volts....check
oil pressure...nope.
Larry
code5coupe
Mine doesn't....
Oil temp...check
water temp.....check
volts....check
oil pressure...nope.
Larry
code5coupe
in my 84 crossfire i can switch between oil pressure or oil temp.
-mark
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Drifting
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From: Hartland WI
Originally Posted by TheAngelOfDeath
My gauges will switch like that too BUT I didn't think they would switch to metric unless the ignition was on?
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Ever noticed that everything is bigger and faster in Metric units?
I think the Metric system was developed so that Frenchmen could measure their peckers.
I think the Metric system was developed so that Frenchmen could measure their peckers.
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
BTW, the dash display will override the selector switch locations if any are out of wack, like low oil pressure, low voltage, or high coolant temp.
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From: Communist Colorado
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Ever noticed that everything is bigger and faster in Metric units?
I think the Metric system was developed so that Frenchmen could measure their peckers.
I think the Metric system was developed so that Frenchmen could measure their peckers.