Mechanical gauge installation question
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Mechanical gauge installation question
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I am in the process of installing a oil pressure and a water temp gauge in my 1996 F250 with a 351 and automatic trans. I am going to mount them in a universal two-gauge pod ( Universal Dual Gauge Console Dash Pod ) on the flat spot on top of the dash above the radio. I was conveniently relieved of my stereo recently at the wonderful commuter rail parking facility, so I won't have to worry about that being in the way
. Anyway, does anyone know the best location to drill the firewall or use of existing holes for the oil capillary and temp wire? I am using the Sunpro 2" gauges and have the copper capillary kit for the oil gauge. I am assuming the best scenario for the copper capillary is an installation with as few bends as possible (its 72" long). I have already measured, and will need a 3/4" hole for the temp probe, the oil line is a compression fitting so a small hole will be fine - I plan on putting rubber grommets/silicone for the holes. I am going to splice into the ashtray light for dimmable gauge lights.
Thanks in advance. Joe.
I am in the process of installing a oil pressure and a water temp gauge in my 1996 F250 with a 351 and automatic trans. I am going to mount them in a universal two-gauge pod ( Universal Dual Gauge Console Dash Pod ) on the flat spot on top of the dash above the radio. I was conveniently relieved of my stereo recently at the wonderful commuter rail parking facility, so I won't have to worry about that being in the way
. Anyway, does anyone know the best location to drill the firewall or use of existing holes for the oil capillary and temp wire? I am using the Sunpro 2" gauges and have the copper capillary kit for the oil gauge. I am assuming the best scenario for the copper capillary is an installation with as few bends as possible (its 72" long). I have already measured, and will need a 3/4" hole for the temp probe, the oil line is a compression fitting so a small hole will be fine - I plan on putting rubber grommets/silicone for the holes. I am going to splice into the ashtray light for dimmable gauge lights. Thanks in advance. Joe.
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Whatever is easist for ya. My bronk came with electrical temp, and oil guage. Id say you might have to run the line down to the floor area and then drill your hole. Just put a gromit around the line so it dont rub on the firewall.
