Auto meter gauges help needed
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From: fort collins co
Auto meter gauges help needed
I plan to get the ultra lite series for my 76, I know I need 2 1/16", but which ones are recommended to fill all five openings and what which should be mechanical or electrical and why? Also what other parts or are needed if any for hooking up tach or speedo? thanks much
Le Mans Master
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From: Hoosier
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Re: Auto meter gauges help needed (szercer)
gas- water temp - oil pressure - volt meter. I substituted the air/fuel gauge in place of the clock.
I kept the oil pressure gauge mechanical for simplicity. I used the volt meter instead of the ampmeter because you get the same information with one less high amp connection to deal with.
I kept the oil pressure gauge mechanical for simplicity. I used the volt meter instead of the ampmeter because you get the same information with one less high amp connection to deal with.
Burning Brakes
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From: New Wilmington PA
Re: Auto meter gauges help needed (biltogo)
I went:
Electric water temp
Voltage
Electric oil temp
Mechanical oil pressure
Fuel level
I didn't realize at the time that oil temp would require welding a bung in my oil pan. No freakin' way I'm taking that sucka off. The previous owner switched to mechanical oil pressure and that's what I used but I want to switch. I don't like my engine (and interior) depending on the strength of plastic line. I worry too much, I know.
Electric water temp
Voltage
Electric oil temp
Mechanical oil pressure
Fuel level
I didn't realize at the time that oil temp would require welding a bung in my oil pan. No freakin' way I'm taking that sucka off. The previous owner switched to mechanical oil pressure and that's what I used but I want to switch. I don't like my engine (and interior) depending on the strength of plastic line. I worry too much, I know.
