txraper

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What is the difference between electrical an mechanical gauges? Which ones are better? Thanks

bryan04h

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mechanical gauges do not need 12 volt power and are run through mechanical interface between the sender and the unit...electrical gauges use power to convert between a sending unit and reciever. i prefer electrical...it is more of a preference for most ppl

Bad Blue WS6

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isnt mech when the fluid has to come right up to the guage? For ex, a oil temp guage would havea oil line comin from the engine, through the dash, right up to the guage,,,so oil right into the guage>? I could be way off (i went elec) but i think thats how it works,,,,someone will put me in my place if im wrong.

here's how mine turned out.

jmm98LS1

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That's correct, mechanical gauges bring the fluid straight to the gauge. I personally prefer electrical gauges to avoid hot oil/water or pressurized fuel from being run in the passenger compartment. Some will argue that mechanical gauges are more accurate though.

txraper

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Thanks for the help!

waldershrek

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I prefer electrical only because I had mechanical in one of my third gens back in the day and the oil pressure line ended up breaking and leaking oil all over my floor

bryan04h

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that happened to me except with my water temp....bah...electrical could be considered "less reliable" but i hell, if they break atleast i won't have **** all over my floor again...electrical to me, is a lot easier to hook up as well