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Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 23 2014, 08:28 AM

I don't want to do the combo gauge, but want a oil pressure unit. I was thinking of putting it in the center. Any suggestions on who might have one?

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Apr 23 2014, 08:55 AM

VDO used to make one the same size and has the same colors! I'm not sure if it's still available.

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Apr 23 2014, 09:22 AM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vdo-350104/overview/

Posted by: boxsterfan Apr 23 2014, 09:56 AM

Get the dual sender also so that you can have the idiot light. At least idiots like me like idiots lights anyways.

Posted by: green914 Apr 23 2014, 10:21 AM

I have been thinking about replacing the clock with an oil pressure gauge for awhile.
Thanks, Bruce for posting the link to VDO.

Posted by: yeahmag Apr 23 2014, 10:37 AM

Be forewarned that the Type IV idiot light is set at a much lower PSI than the VDO dual pole sender is, so your oil pressure light may be coming on at idle more than usual.

Posted by: worn Apr 23 2014, 11:43 AM

Also, while the VDO looks period, I have not found them especially high in quality. I have had one fail outright - stuck at 40 - and the replacement reads about 8 psi low. My solution was to install a T with a direct reading gauge in the engine compartment so I have a basis for comparison. There are other gauges that fit the hole: try ether Summit or Jegs to see the variety. Some of these may be more reliable, but they don't have the same fonts and face that looks right. I am thinking about installing an old VDO gauge that I got on ebay. Have to rebuild the console first.

Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 23 2014, 01:04 PM

To my knowledge all the current VDO gauges are 52mm which is smaller than the console gauges which are 65mm.

I have used VDO vintage gauges which have steel cases and glass lenses. They are better quality than the current gauges.

I have the 5 bar and 10 bar with matching senders.


Here are a few of them. Note the clock size compared to the other gauges.

Bruce


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Posted by: Bruce Hinds Apr 23 2014, 02:15 PM

I guess they are a bit smaller. Since I'm running water cooling, I made a "T" configuration. Oil pressure and Water Temp on top and then left the volt and clock in place.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 23 2014, 02:23 PM

I thought VDO also had a collar so their gages would fit a bigger hole. Am I wrong? Also with a little work, VDO gages will fit inside 2" plastic pipe.

Posted by: yeahmag Apr 23 2014, 02:25 PM

They don't quite fit. You can easily adapt them by building up a ring of electrical tape or by fitting them in to a PVC sleeve (easily built from any home improvement store out of PVC pipe).

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Apr 23 2014, 02:33 PM

VDO does sell some rubber gromets - don't know the sizes, but there was a link on the summit racing website above.

Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 26 2014, 07:06 AM

Bruce Stone is correct. The current gauges are 52mm and the console gauges are 60mm. There was a conversion ring available at one time. Not sure if they are still available from Pelican. Might also try Egauges.com

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 26 2014, 08:22 AM

Another good source I use for all things VDO is
North Hollywood Speedometer
on Lankershim bl., N.H. Ca.
Including rebuilding, recalibrating, re- facing.
Marty

Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Apr 28 2014, 09:30 AM

I went with Autometer Sport Comps in my car Billy. 2 5/8" slips right in to the factory center console gauge panel. Not sure if you are trying to keep the other ones factory or not though. The electric short sweeps look nice and are usually around $70-80 a piece with senders IIRC... Will need a tee if you want the warning light on the dash unless Autometer has started making any kind of dual post sender. I would look them up on Summit, and then see if you can find a better price locally (Autozone, Baxter, Etc) or on Amazon.