how to wire gauges?
how to wire gauges? ok i'm getting some autometer gauges. I'm thinking water temp, trans temp and oil temp. or Fuel pressure. i can get them grounded and run power to them no problem, but what wire do i tap into for the sending unit? do i need to tap into the block or what is the deal here?
For water temp. I taped into the port on the passenger side head( w/ sender and adapter)
For trans temp on the autos there is a small plug near the top of the tranny -simply rempve plug and screw in teh autometer sender.
Oil temp I believe you use an adapter on the oil filter etc.
For trans temp on the autos there is a small plug near the top of the tranny -simply rempve plug and screw in teh autometer sender.
Oil temp I believe you use an adapter on the oil filter etc.
^ Exactly what he said.
Here's two links for the trans temp. I have the exact gauge thats shown in the first link, it's an Autometer Phantom 2 5/8" trans temp gauge (electrical) with sending unit for $45 shipped if you want it, figured I could save you some bucks.
Anyway here!
http://www.black98.cz28.com/photo6.html
http://xse.com/leres/ss/gaugepod.html
Here's two links for the trans temp. I have the exact gauge thats shown in the first link, it's an Autometer Phantom 2 5/8" trans temp gauge (electrical) with sending unit for $45 shipped if you want it, figured I could save you some bucks.
Anyway here!
http://www.black98.cz28.com/photo6.html
http://xse.com/leres/ss/gaugepod.html
wow thanks for the write up. I do'nt know about this though cause i'm not comfortable drilling and tapping into anything. i was hoping i could just splice off of some wires to do it. I guess i'm mainly going for looks too but. what are the 3 easiest ones to install? Oil temp?
The water temp is pretty easy. The access hole is by the #8 plug. If you got small hands easy to get to. If not pull the cat and plenty of room. The tranny one is a piece of cake. Just zip tire the wire and put in a wire loom to protect it.
Sounds like if you're going for looks and ease of install,
Water Temp
Trans Temp
Voltmeter
Voltmeter will literally be tapping into a 12v wire. For the other two you're just running a couple wires through the firewall, covering in wire loom and zip tying to whatever the hell you find around it.
Water Temp
Trans Temp
Voltmeter
Voltmeter will literally be tapping into a 12v wire. For the other two you're just running a couple wires through the firewall, covering in wire loom and zip tying to whatever the hell you find around it.
Last edited by 98 WS6; Feb 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM.
these guys pretty much have the install covered. But i do have a brand new autometer ultra lite electric oil temp gauge and sending unit for sale real cheap. PM me if you want it.
