hi everyone, i have come acoss a good deal on an autometer vent gauge pod with a new autometer mechanical water temp and oil pressure gauge. i believe the car comes stock with an electric oil sending unit, so how would i install the mechanical gauge? also for the water temp gauge i can install the probe thing in one of the ports on the radiator meant for an automatic tranny right? ( or ami sticking my probe in the wrong hole? - ouchie )
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For OP, you can either use a Tee fitting or remove the hex tube and tap it for the mech compression fitting. Your choice. A tee is easier probably.
Never stick your probe in an unknown dark hole.
No on the radiator. Dont even try it.
The best temp location is the stock one, so I would relocate your stock gauge elsewhere (to the rear of the driver side intake manifold is where mine is). You can also get a cast t-stat housing from AZ/DAP for 10 bucks, which will accept your stock sender, or get the chrome FRPP piece for 25-30 bucks. Both work, both have drawbacks.
Then just put the new sender in the stock location. Be aware that if it is a mech temp gauge, you will probably need an adapter from Autometer to get it to fit.
Good luck.
Never stick your probe in an unknown dark hole.
No on the radiator. Dont even try it. The best temp location is the stock one, so I would relocate your stock gauge elsewhere (to the rear of the driver side intake manifold is where mine is). You can also get a cast t-stat housing from AZ/DAP for 10 bucks, which will accept your stock sender, or get the chrome FRPP piece for 25-30 bucks. Both work, both have drawbacks.
Then just put the new sender in the stock location. Be aware that if it is a mech temp gauge, you will probably need an adapter from Autometer to get it to fit.
Good luck.
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