Auto Meter Gauges install questions
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Le Mans Master
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Auto Meter Gauges install questions
Anybody install these in place of the center console gauges?
How hard is it to re-wire them? What needs to be done to replace
the center console gauge circuit board?
TIA
How hard is it to re-wire them? What needs to be done to replace
the center console gauge circuit board?
TIA
Le Mans Master
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From: Hoosier
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I did that on my 72.
Mark all the wires to the original gauges when you take the console cluster out.
Then disconnect everything.
Take the back plate totally off. You won't reuse it.
Go to the hardware store and look in the plumbing department.
Get 2 inch o-rings that slip over your gauges from behind.
Then insert the gauges into the cluster bezel.
The o-rings will make a seal to the bevel in the bezel,
I ran a new hot wire from an acc terminal on the fuse block and tee'd all the gauges together.
I also tee'd all the grounds together and grounded to the engine block.
Use the original gauge light wires to power the new lights.
Hook up the original gas sender wire, etc to the new.
You'll finish with a few extra original wires. I cut mine short at the harness and tape sealed them together and out of the way.
Tip- the Autometer gauges are secured by a u-shaped clamp from behind. You will have to spread the legs of the clamp a bit to rest flat on the back side of the bezel.
Hope I didn't forget anything.
Mark all the wires to the original gauges when you take the console cluster out.
Then disconnect everything.
Take the back plate totally off. You won't reuse it.
Go to the hardware store and look in the plumbing department.
Get 2 inch o-rings that slip over your gauges from behind.
Then insert the gauges into the cluster bezel.
The o-rings will make a seal to the bevel in the bezel,
I ran a new hot wire from an acc terminal on the fuse block and tee'd all the gauges together.
I also tee'd all the grounds together and grounded to the engine block.
Use the original gauge light wires to power the new lights.
Hook up the original gas sender wire, etc to the new.
You'll finish with a few extra original wires. I cut mine short at the harness and tape sealed them together and out of the way.
Tip- the Autometer gauges are secured by a u-shaped clamp from behind. You will have to spread the legs of the clamp a bit to rest flat on the back side of the bezel.
Hope I didn't forget anything.
Racer
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From: Burlington Ky
Originally Posted by DMONSVETTE
Anybody install these in place of the center console gauges?
How hard is it to re-wire them? What needs to be done to replace
the center console gauge circuit board?
TIA
How hard is it to re-wire them? What needs to be done to replace
the center console gauge circuit board?
TIA
Bryan
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St. Jude Donor '06
I am not looking forward to my gauge project in my 77, Have to get the wiring schematics and then start having the fun. Luckily it won't be till next year, and HOPEFULLY it will be more straight forward than I am anticipating. 
Racer
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From: Burlington Ky
Originally Posted by Madmikeee
I am not looking forward to my gauge project in my 77, Have to get the wiring schematics and then start having the fun. Luckily it won't be till next year, and HOPEFULLY it will be more straight forward than I am anticipating.
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Le Mans Master
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From: On an island surrounded by sharks Hawaii
Originally Posted by djunod
installed in the console panel. I'm just wondering about the wiring
and what happens to the circuit board.
