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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by patsnitrovette
i just ordered autometer phantoms ;last night for my center console,should be here thursday, 2 1/16 i got some electric and some mechanical.
Melting Slicks
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The choice between mechanical or electrical is yours.
Oil, current is mechanical. The new mechanical guage will bolt right up to the compression fitting. If you go electric, you'll need to add a wire through the firewall and a sender on the block. It bolts to the existing 1/8 NPT hole.
Water temp. It's electric. You'll almost certainly need a new sender, so just replace the existing sender and use the same wire to the new electric guage.
Volt/amp. Switch to a voltmeter (electric, of course). I dont think the new ammeter will function right if you tie into the existing wiring. You can wire a voltmeter to any key switched wire.
Clock, throw it away, they never work long.
Tach, it's mechanical. Go electric and run a new wire to the - post of the coil.
Speedo, stay mechanical, not worth the trouble to go electric.
Almost forgot, fuel level is electric. You will need a guage that matches the 0-90 ohm range of your current sender.
Gary
Oil, current is mechanical. The new mechanical guage will bolt right up to the compression fitting. If you go electric, you'll need to add a wire through the firewall and a sender on the block. It bolts to the existing 1/8 NPT hole.
Water temp. It's electric. You'll almost certainly need a new sender, so just replace the existing sender and use the same wire to the new electric guage.
Volt/amp. Switch to a voltmeter (electric, of course). I dont think the new ammeter will function right if you tie into the existing wiring. You can wire a voltmeter to any key switched wire.
Clock, throw it away, they never work long.
Tach, it's mechanical. Go electric and run a new wire to the - post of the coil.
Speedo, stay mechanical, not worth the trouble to go electric.
Almost forgot, fuel level is electric. You will need a guage that matches the 0-90 ohm range of your current sender.
Gary
Last edited by Garys 68; Apr 5, 2005 at 11:26 AM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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Was thinking you had an earlier model. If there's a 1 1/2" round can screwed into the block near the distributor, it's electric. You may be able to reuse the sender, check with the guage manufacturer.
A mechanical will have a small plastic tube from the block to the dash. You still could use one of these if you want. Just run the plastic line.
Gary
A mechanical will have a small plastic tube from the block to the dash. You still could use one of these if you want. Just run the plastic line.
Gary
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Tulsa OK
[QUOTE=timbo79]2 1/16... and 5" speedo/tach. I went with the Autometer Ultralites... They look sweet
Here's a couple pics of center. They are not Whiteface, but aluminum
All electrical
[QUOTE]
How hard was it to deal with the flat-bottomed holes? I'm looking at the Sport Comps. I still kinda like the black background..
Here's a couple pics of center. They are not Whiteface, but aluminum
All electrical
[QUOTE]
How hard was it to deal with the flat-bottomed holes? I'm looking at the Sport Comps. I still kinda like the black background..
Racer
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Anchorage Alaska
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
I did the same along with 5" Speedo and Tach. Confirm what your stock ones are and replace with the same. A lot less problematic! Good Luck!
Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by 73 Vet
I'd like to replace my speedo and tach also...any pics or information you can share as to how you did the installation?
Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by 73 Vet
I'd like to replace my speedo and tach also...any pics or information you can share as to how you did the installation?
Hope these help
Drifting
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From: Newcastle Oklahoma
Just another idea. Iwas at the Corvette show last week in Enid Oklahoma and saw a set of Autometers in the middle set at an angle towards the driver, looked pretty cool. I asked the owner were he got them and he said from summit.
Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by Smooth72
Just another idea. Iwas at the Corvette show last week in Enid Oklahoma and saw a set of Autometers in the middle set at an angle towards the driver, looked pretty cool. I asked the owner were he got them and he said from summit.
Drifting
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From: Newcastle Oklahoma
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
yep...I agree. Was thinking about that myself before I actually install the pod. All I would need is the angled rings that would go beteen the gauge and pod and I would be in business. Anyone know where these can be purchased seperately? Or am I gonna have to make em?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
yep...I agree. Was thinking about that myself before I actually install the pod. All I would need is the angled rings that would go beteen the gauge and pod and I would be in business. Anyone know where these can be purchased seperately? Or am I gonna have to make em?
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