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Old 06-30-2009, 06:40 PM   #1
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Mechanical Vs.Electric Gauges

What type of gauges do most of you guys run?Thanks!
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Old 06-30-2009, 08:31 PM   #2
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Re: Mechanical Vs.Electric Gauges

I would say the electrical gauges are more typical. They are easier to install.
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:10 AM   #3
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Re: Mechanical Vs.Electric Gauges

Thanks,I have always used electric,but when you look at the catalogs it seems that there are more mech. ones available.
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:41 AM   #4
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Re: Mechanical Vs.Electric Gauges

I have the Autometer Phantom gauges in my K20. I have all electric except for the oil pressure.
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Old 07-01-2009, 02:30 PM   #5
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Re: Mechanical Vs.Electric Gauges

mech. nothing more simple than hook up a line... and less wires = good.
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