03-02-2009, 12:40 AM | #1 |
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Gauges?
What size are the stock gauges in an 84? The big ones and the small ones. I want to get some new gauges soon and need to know what sizes I need. Also, how/where do I hook up a gauge that isnt stock(Like tranny temp, etc)?
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03-02-2009, 01:13 AM | #2 |
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Re: Gauges?
You are probably looking at using the 2 1/16 gauges if you install them from behind, but you can fit 2 5/8 if you install them from the top.
Transmission temp usually gets installed in the pan, or inline on one of the lines to the cooler.
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A 5" gauge for the spedo and tach will fit with the domes removed on the back of the bezel and a 2 5/8 for the smaller with the same modifications as larger gauges, also the white cluster will need to be modified, and for the unoriginal electric gauges will need a switched power, ground, and a sender wire
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Re: Gauges?
Thanks! I know nothing about wiring/gauges etc. Is there guide on how to do it? I am also going to be running a 3 gauge holder under dash(diesel gauges). Do aftermarket gauges have the warning lights? Like low coolant etc. I'm great at body/paint/mechanical but am dumb when it comes to sending units, wiring, etc. But I have wired houses so I do know a bit. All help appreciated!
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Re: Gauges?
a hanes wiring diagram will help a lot on the wiring, I don't know about the warning lights
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Here is a couple of links to check out.
http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...s_recessed.htm http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...ge_surface.htm
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Thanks guys.
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im taking this on soon i will keep you guys posted on my progress but im using smaller guages then the article i think i have a good idea i had to use the smaller guages because i got them real cheap.
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I'll be buying a 3 3/8" tach soon, I'll post pics when I install it. Your links really helped me. Thanks
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yeah i got the 3 3/8 tach and speedo lets see how it comes out.
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Well I am mounting the tach sideways on the dash(to the right of the gauges). It is a Diesel tach(max 6k rpm). It'll look sweet!
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