EGT Guage
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Spokane, WA
EGT Gauge
Installed this digital gauge from Auber Instruments, it seems to work well and I really like where it is installed. I am going to order a digital temperature guage & install just below this one.
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I think it was really a very easy install, nothing behind that panel on mine.
I scribed or scratched the pattern of the hole size where I wanted it, then used a very small drill bit in a dremel type tool (I bought at Harbor Freight). I then drilled a series of holes just inside where I scribed, keeping the holes as close together as I could manage. Then It was like connecting dot to dot with a grinding type bit that came with the tool kit. I used a small file to smooth up the rough edges and get the exact fit I needed.
I scribed or scratched the pattern of the hole size where I wanted it, then used a very small drill bit in a dremel type tool (I bought at Harbor Freight). I then drilled a series of holes just inside where I scribed, keeping the holes as close together as I could manage. Then It was like connecting dot to dot with a grinding type bit that came with the tool kit. I used a small file to smooth up the rough edges and get the exact fit I needed.
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From: Ashland City, TN
There isn't anything back there to move.
That is friggen awesome
do you have a link to the gauge?
That is friggen awesome
do you have a link to the gauge?
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Nope nothing back there... I just put some switches there...
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From: Spokane, WA
I ordered the $36. EGT NPT Sensor & $57.50 gauge
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Yea. good spot for switches.
Just gotta be careful with the dummy lights next door, the bracket for them likes to brake. I had to jb weld mine back together.
Thanks for the link!
Just gotta be careful with the dummy lights next door, the bracket for them likes to brake. I had to jb weld mine back together.
Thanks for the link!
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I was dreading the sensor install, but it really wasn't that bad. Try doing a search to get information on where to drill the hole in the manifold. I drilled a 1/8th inch hole to start with and then enlarged the hole about 3 or 4 times till i got the correct size for 1/8 inch NPT thread tap. Most of my shavings were very small and fell out while drilling. Some use grease on the drill bit to attract the shavings, some us a vacuum to help catch the shavings. Also when I was done drilling I used a small magnet Inserted in the hole to search for shavings. The manifold metal is soft and really drills quite easy, compared to other metals.
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thanks for th idea! i just got mine in last week and love it( except mine is red and i keep thinking its a warning light) but it looks exactly the same.