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Melbourne
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August 2004
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Auto Gauges info please.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 04:49
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Well I know nothing about auto gauges and would like some help.
For my 1ggze engine conversion (into a once diesel hilux) I am going to need a new tacho and it was recommended that I get a boost, temp and oil pressure gauge so I can monitor the engine.
Now do I need all 4?
Or is the tacho good enough?
What prices am I looking at?
Are all gauges the same?
What makes a bad gauge?
I am after just something simple, not for looks, just want what I need to be practical.
So gauge people, tell me what you know.
Cheers
Tonka.
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Location:
brisvegas
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August 2004
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: Auto Gauges info please.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 07:19
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sort of on this topic
what are peoples opinions of oil pressure gauges?
i've been hearing negative things about their reliability lately, on the extreme side of that after 6 or so months they have been known to stop functioning to spec(this is a stock car one...)
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: Auto Gauges info please.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 09:38
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Hi,
My oil pressure gauge is still working. It's factory stock and 31 years old and it hasn't failed yet.
It's in a combination gauge with the Ampmeter. I give it a scan every minute or so. Always watch both gauges when starting - to make sure oil pressure comes up quick and strong, and I check the amps to ensure the battery is being charged.
It's personel choice, whether you want one or not. If you don't want one, then you should have some other form of warning to let you know your lovely new motor just lost all it's oil.
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
perth
Registered:
August 2004
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Re: Auto Gauges info please.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 11:23
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autometer gauges are very nice but their the top shelf stuff and expensive
just an idea of price i got an autometer boost/vac gauge and pod for $150 from repco i couldnt be stuffed ringing around to find the best price. its something like 50mm just the right size and sits in the top corner of the dash without drawing too much atttention to it.
spitfire mite be cheaper if you gettin a trio, their a bit under $100 i think.
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD
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February 2003
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Re: Auto Gauges info please.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 13:01
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| river wrote on Wed, 08 September 2004 19:38 |
Hi,
My oil pressure gauge is still working. It's factory stock and 31 years old and it hasn't failed yet.
It's in a combination gauge with the Ampmeter. I give it a scan every minute or so. Always watch both gauges when starting - to make sure oil pressure comes up quick and strong, and I check the amps to ensure the battery is being charged.
It's personel choice, whether you want one or not. If you don't want one, then you should have some other form of warning to let you know your lovely new motor just lost all it's oil.
seeyuzz
river
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I am thinking about getting an oil pressure gauge and either a volt or ammetere
was just wondering other peoples experiences is all
i personally dont like relying on the "idiot light"(oil pressure light) as i think they only come on when the pressure is under 4PSI(or roughly 30kpa)
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Location:
brisvegas
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August 2004
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Re: Auto Gauges info please.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 22:55
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yeh, i had that problem with the oil light in my old RA28..it came on..and i thought..well..it's stuffed now..but it was all good..just not much oil in the sump..i think oil press gauges are worth while..only give it a quick glance every now and again..but when there is a slight hickup when driving..it get the first look..
Mat
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Location:
Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: Auto Gauges info please.
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Wed, 08 September 2004 23:12
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mate id check out VDO,thats what I did,great range and top gauges to boot!!
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