EZWiring question
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Cargo Master
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From: Greenville, SC
EZWiring question
We have purchased a ezwiring kit, it looks great and I think it will work fine. The questions I have are about the gauges they also sell. They list mechanical and electronic gauges. What is the difference? Do you need a computer to use the electronic ones? Has anyone used these gauges? Will they work on a 1960 with a y-block? Is one type better than the other? Why are the electronic ones more expensive. I need some help so I can talk intelligently with them on the phone (or at least somewhat intellgent, you guys can stop snickering now).
As always thanks for the help.
As always thanks for the help.
Hotshot
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From: Durham NC
The difference is in the sending unit for the speedometer. The electronic one uses a pulse generator in the tranny (most modern trannys use this system or you can convert a mechanical speedometer to electronic with a sending unit converter) and an electrical wire hooks them together. A mechanical speedometer uses a speedometer cable from the transmission to the speedometer to drive it. I have their gauge set with electronic speedometer in my panel. You can also get an electronic speedometer/tach combo gauge. Calibrating the electronic speedo is a piece of cake: push a button, drive a measured mile (most highways have mile markers) stop and push the button again and you're done, and is just as easily recalibrated should you change rear end ratios or tire diameter. Calibrating a mechanical one requires a speedometer shop and swapping gear ratios in the tranny every time you change something.
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From: Grain Valley Mo.
Also....the electric oil pressure guage uses a wire from the sending unit. The non-electric guage uses a small plastic tube which carries hot engine oil to the guage. One way to get oil stains on top of your shoes. 
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