Installing hour meter, question regarding electrical
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Installing hour meter, question regarding electrical
Hey folks,
I'm gonna install an hour meter in the cab so I can track hours for maintenance, ie. Oil changes, air filter, plugs, etc.
What is the best way to install the wire for which is only directly in line for "HOT in RUN" and not just "HOT in START"?
I'm not looking to tear the dash apart, but maybe something I can splice and solder a wire in. Just about anything I can think of is also tied in "HOT in START"
Thanks again!
I'm gonna install an hour meter in the cab so I can track hours for maintenance, ie. Oil changes, air filter, plugs, etc.
What is the best way to install the wire for which is only directly in line for "HOT in RUN" and not just "HOT in START"?
I'm not looking to tear the dash apart, but maybe something I can splice and solder a wire in. Just about anything I can think of is also tied in "HOT in START"
Thanks again!
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I usually do all by date and miles. I use a marker or dremel to scribe when replaced and when needs to be replaced.
Unfortunately, I do a lot of idling to, and a lot more in winter. I read about Aircraft with hour meters and most of the new Ford Diesels have them now, and I would like to have the hours also for all sorts of record keeping.
Thanks again.
Unfortunately, I do a lot of idling to, and a lot more in winter. I read about Aircraft with hour meters and most of the new Ford Diesels have them now, and I would like to have the hours also for all sorts of record keeping.
Thanks again.
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Thanks For the oil sender tip. I had read about that too in other forums, I just wanted to avoid going that route.
Unfortunately, mine is disconnected. I replaced the sender years ago and finally, just removed it altogether and stuck with a mechanical oil psi gauge.
Basically, I'd have to disconnect the mechanical gauge and tee in the oil psi sender.
That will have to wait for some time. Snow's on the ground and I'm to warm to want to stay out in the cold.
Any other ideas would be welcomed!
Thanks so much for the replies!
Unfortunately, mine is disconnected. I replaced the sender years ago and finally, just removed it altogether and stuck with a mechanical oil psi gauge.
Basically, I'd have to disconnect the mechanical gauge and tee in the oil psi sender.
That will have to wait for some time. Snow's on the ground and I'm to warm to want to stay out in the cold.
Any other ideas would be welcomed!
Thanks so much for the replies!
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