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Re: gauges

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Subject: Re: gauges
From: "Brad Holmes" <bholmes@monk.aum.edu>
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 15:12:32 CST
Since we're on gauges, try a different look with digital gauges
at: http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm

Brad Holmes
SEROC


> Hi all,
> 
> I have decided to replace all the gauges except the Speedo and teach with
> vdo series one gauges on my early 67. I plan on using egauges.com unless you
> know of a better source.
> 
> I do have a few questions for the guys that have done this.
> 
> 1. fuel sender type. are these pretty standard as far as mounting to the
> tank? im not an electrical guy so im not sure what ohm range it should be.
> am I right to assume that the ohm range only matters in making sure it is
> matched to the gauge?
> 
> 2. I have done the 311s.org alternator modification. a few people have
> suggested that a voltmeter should be installed and not the old ammeter. has
> anyone done this? is it hard to wire up? I assume that it is wired in
> directly bypassing the wiring harness.
> 
> 3. oil pressure adapters. I assume there is an adapter kit with different
> fittings to screw into the block where the old sender goes. what type of oil
> line should I run - copper or braided stainless?
> 
> 4. water gauge looks pretty simple. anything special needed for it or will
> it wire into the harness?
> 
> as you can see I am assuming allot!
> 
> any help or suggestions appreciated.
> 
> thx,
> 
> mike
> 
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