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I ordered volt/temp/oil press FMS gauges...any install tips for me?

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I would like to know specifics that would help me mount the gauges to the motor. I ordered a triple a pillar mount for water, oil and volts.

also:

Will they dim with my dash lights dimmer switch?

Will my old gauges function also if I follow the installation directions which come with the gauges?

 

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Also, I wanted to know where to route the wires and stuff throught the firewall
 

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Anyone had experience with these?
 

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I installed so many it's not even funny. Would be a good idea to construct a small wiring harness for them out of the car. Make them share a common ground that way you eliminate using more wires than necessary (basically have the 3 ground wires run into one). If you tap into the wire for the gauges you can utalize the dimmer switch. Sorry don't remember what color wire it is b/c I didn't do that w/ mine. Other than that just take some time and plan it out. I sometimes try to use existing holes to run wires when possible. All my factory gauges still work in my car as well.
 

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You will need some brass from the hardware store to retain the stock OP gauge sender.

I also daisychain the wires. Fuse 13 is the dimmer circuit - just tap power from the dead side of the fuse. Or tap into a wire in the dash (radio illumination wire, etc) that is dimmed.

I relocated my stock temp gauge sender to the rear of the driver side lower. The new sender went in the stock location. for OP, I used a Tee fitting. The stock hole for the OP sender is 1/4". Your new sender is likel 1/8". So you need to adapt between those sizes when rigging together your Tee and adapters.

Did you get a mechanical voltmeter or electric? (this was a joke).

Good luck.
 
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