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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by trozei
Ah, explains the boost gauge. I watched my friend's 12v run away at 4,500rpm after his turbo blew up on the dyno. That was... interesting.
Ouch! That's why an air shut down is on my list.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 09:27 AM
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Ouch! That's why an air shut down is on my list.
I would definitely recommend it.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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You shouldn't need as many gauges as I did "diesel" but here's pics of the gauge panel that I built. They are all autometer 3-5/8" for the spedo and 2-1/6" for the small gauges.





Sir i cant even begin to tell you how thankful i am of you. Seriously ive seen your guage panel somewhere but couldnt remember where. Ive literally been searching everywhere for your panel. Thank you so much. you wouldnt happen to have a template or draw up of your panel would you.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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Here is my dash gauges

Tach, speedo, fwd fuel, aft fuel, air pressure, volts, oil pressure, engine temp.

The dash is thermoformed .125" textured abs plastic




 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by buckin69bronco
Here is my dash gauges

Tach, speedo, fwd fuel, aft fuel, air pressure, volts, oil pressure, engine temp.

The dash is thermoformed .125" textured abs plastic
Wow!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Nseal1996
Sir i cant even begin to tell you how thankful i am of you. Seriously ive seen your guage panel somewhere but couldnt remember where. Ive literally been searching everywhere for your panel. Thank you so much. you wouldnt happen to have a template or draw up of your panel would you.
Sorry, I don't. If you go about 10 pages or so back in my thread below there are more detailed pics, and descriptions.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by trozei
I have split headers.

I love my six. I'll never get rid of it. So much engine compartment room (ever worked on an FE in a bump or dent with power brakes and air con?), the power isn't lacking and I'm only going to make it better, and I can get 19mpg in the city and do get 25mpg on the highway.
This is the main reason why I don't like having an FE in my dent. Takes up too much room and is so damn difficult to work on. Give me that six cylinder any day and I'm good to go!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Factory gauges include speed, OP, WT, fuel, amps. Beyond that I'd add volts (or replace amps) since you probably have or should or will upgrade the alternator beyond factory specs and wiring capability. A voltmeter works great to monitor system condition in that case.

Beyond that trans temp would be my choice as I tow. Next would be a tach, next engine oil temp.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by desperado_18_2000
This is the main reason why I don't like having an FE in my dent. Takes up too much room and is so damn difficult to work on. Give me that six cylinder any day and I'm good to go!
Huge difference in room.

My bump:

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Pulling the column out of my dent with that huge brake booster and the V8's valve cover and manifold being in the way really made things awkward.

Now, it's not that bad but it's not preferable.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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This is what I did. Laser cut out of ABS. Fits speedo, tach, oil, water, volts, fuel. Just the basics.

 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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Ohh that's a pretty blue! Is that a factory color?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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All of you did very nice work. It was a joy to see the photos, although a part of me wishes I had not seen them, because now I want to replicate what I have seen.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by buckin69bronco
What are all the toggles on the left for?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by trozei
What are all the toggles on the left for?
Dome light override
On board air on/off
Overload air bag left
Overload air bag right
HID lights
Fuel tank selector
Back up lights
Aux cause I couldn't come up with anything just yet

 
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