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[happydude2012]

On my double binnacle, on the fuel and water temp side theres a red light on the left and and yellow light on the right.

 

what light is for what?

 

ive always taken them for granted and just wanted to know - cant find it in the haynes 

[GraemeC]

Red - ignition warming light
Amber - oil pressure warning light

[happydude2012]

as right

 

ambers off immediately on start but sometimes at low revs say at lights, the red is on - give it a rev and its off again, happens at tickover sometimes

anything to worry about?

[poohbah]

The red comes on when the alternator is not producing enough charge.  It happens at idle when the idle speed is low.  It may be that the idle speed is too low and needs adjusting upwards slightly.  

[happydude2012]

i think your right.

Dont have a rev gauge on my car so setting idol is a bit tricky - i think i need about 800 rpm im told.

[cal844]

i think your right.
Dont have a rev gauge on my car so setting idol is a bit tricky - i think i need about 800 rpm im told.

A good quality timing light has a rpm reader

[happydude2012]

they do, do you know a decent one?