Started Gauge Install last night
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by $trokin60
Sorry I didnt post this sooner there is a wire to splice into under the dash. Take the acces cover off above the gas pedal. there is a wire harness in there whith snap connecter. the wire in the very center is the dimmer switch wire. this wont help you, but maybe the next person. I guess for anybody that ask for gauges in the future we should steer them to the complete gauge set-up designed for these diesels. I have the banks gages. they came with everthing needed to do the complete install. They also sent very good instructions.
I do however wonder why there is a dimmer wire down by the gas pedal. Maybe if you push too hard the lights go out
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I did all of the research and I went with Autometer for one very specific reason. Selection. Autometer offers a dozen or more different syles of gauges. It gave my the option of picking exactly which gauge face I wanted to be staring at for my 18 hour road trips. I, personally, did not like the way the Banks gauges looked. Nor was I huge on the ISSPRO gauges. I do not like the colors in them. I wanted something basically black and white. I only want to look at the gauges when I want to look at them, not because green, yellow and red are jumping out at me. So that it why I went with the Autometer Z Series gauges. I am sure I am the minority here, but that is my reasoning, for what it is worth. I actually would have bought them from someone else had there been some gauge face variety. I knew I was going to have to fabricate a few things in order to get the job done, but for me it was worth it.
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Originally Posted by tristankc
I did all of the research and I went with Autometer for one very specific reason. Selection. Autometer offers a dozen or more different syles of gauges. It gave my the option of picking exactly which gauge face I wanted to be staring at for my 18 hour road trips. I, personally, did not like the way the Banks gauges looked. Nor was I huge on the ISSPRO gauges. I do not like the colors in them. I wanted something basically black and white. I only want to look at the gauges when I want to look at them, not because green, yellow and red are jumping out at me. So that it why I went with the Autometer Z Series gauges. I am sure I am the minority here, but that is my reasoning, for what it is worth. I actually would have bought them from someone else had there been some gauge face variety. I knew I was going to have to fabricate a few things in order to get the job done, but for me it was worth it.
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I'm sorry if I came off sounding like Everybody should buy banks kits. What I was trying to say is there are alot of shops that sell a complete gage package for your spececifc application, wether it be, Issipro, banks, western diesel, autometer,dipricol,or bullydog. companys like motorhaven sell complete packages that include pod,gages ,wires, tubes, and aplication specific instructions. So that you dont have to go running around for this stuff after you have your truck half dissassembled. Rather than trying to piece this stuff together yourself or trying to rip the light swith out when there is a much eiser way. Hope this info is helpful. Jerry.
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Originally Posted by $trokin60
I'm sorry if I came off sounding like Everybody should buy banks kits. What I was trying to say is there are alot of shops that sell a complete gage package for your spececifc application, wether it be, Issipro, banks, western diesel, autometer,dipricol,or bullydog. companys like motorhaven sell complete packages that include pod,gages ,wires, tubes, and aplication specific instructions. So that you dont have to go running around for this stuff after you have your truck half dissassembled. Rather than trying to piece this stuff together yourself or trying to rip the light swith out when there is a much eiser way. Hope this info is helpful. Jerry.
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Originally Posted by purplewg
Well they are Autometer gauges and came sealed in the package. Maybe someone here has used these gauges (Phantom) before and had the same problem? I don't want to say who I bought them from if it's not their fault. It just looks like Autometer didn't put in the tee............or long enough tubing.
My Auto Meter (Pro Comp Ultra Lite)gages (boost and oil pressure)had plenty of line. I ran mine through the steering column gromet and then on top of the metal cowel extension that runs across the top of the back of the engine. Just keep it away from the turbo.
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Pod paint
Well, I called two Ford dealers today. One said "all we can get is touch up paint in the little bottles". The second took the time to some research and came up with the P/N for the spray lacquer for Medium Parchment. M4JZ-19M547-1077H for those that might want it. Out of stock, don't know how long it would take.
At lunch I went to my local auto paint store. They showed me Lt Parchement, Med Parchment, Dark Parchment. Now I have two tones in the interior so I am confused as to which is which. The lady in the paint store was real nice. She said bring in the piece and we will match it and put in a spray can for you for $15. So at least it looks like I will be able to complete the job this week anyway. When I get the number of the paint I will post it.
At lunch I went to my local auto paint store. They showed me Lt Parchement, Med Parchment, Dark Parchment. Now I have two tones in the interior so I am confused as to which is which. The lady in the paint store was real nice. She said bring in the piece and we will match it and put in a spray can for you for $15. So at least it looks like I will be able to complete the job this week anyway. When I get the number of the paint I will post it.
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Originally Posted by Choctaw Bob
Home depot or any hardware store has tees and 1/8 compression fittings and line.
My Auto Meter (Pro Comp Ultra Lite)gages (boost and oil pressure)had plenty of line. I ran mine through the steering column gromet and then on top of the metal cowel extension that runs across the top of the back of the engine. Just keep it away from the turbo.
My Auto Meter (Pro Comp Ultra Lite)gages (boost and oil pressure)had plenty of line. I ran mine through the steering column gromet and then on top of the metal cowel extension that runs across the top of the back of the engine. Just keep it away from the turbo.
Are your gauges on the A-pillar?
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I fabricated my pods from 2" Plastic pipe and sprayed them with Krylon (gray)from the hardware store. Check out my photos. I need the handle to hoist my crippled body into the truck so I opted to mount on the top of the dash.
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Originally Posted by Choctaw Bob
I fabricated my pods from 2" Plastic pipe and sprayed them with Krylon (gray)from the hardware store. Check out my photos. I need the handle to hoist my crippled body into the truck so I opted to mount on the top of the dash.
I did make some gauge mounts for my tractors but they are just flat metal with holes..........
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Originally Posted by 04 LARIAT STROKER
i was wondering what the cost of gauge kit was...(3 gauges)...i want to put them on my 6.0 and am just tryin to get some ideas of what product to choose and how much they cost...thanks a lot