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Posted by: ballsyfacts914 Jul 18 2020, 05:08 PM

Hi All,

Hope all are staying safe in these trying times. Glad I have a 914 to play with!

I have recently realized that the oil temp gauge in the cockpit is not only likely the wrong type but I do not seem to have the sender/sensor from the taco plate. It is a VDO gauge but it isn't like the ones I have seen described or pictured here. Namely, the gauge has no red zone. I should also mention the temp gauge is an after market add as it is hanging from the center of the console.

As I mentioned, after having a look at the taco plate, there does not seem to be a sender/sensor or at least nothing that looks like what it should.

I want to know that the 914 isn't running hot so I need to replace/add so that I get a temp reading in the cockpit. At this point I assume I need a new gauge, sender/sensor, and plate that holds the sender/sensor to accomplish.

What I am having trouble with is finding the right combo of parts. I understand that the gauge will dictate which sender/sensor I need. As I am still familiarizing myself with parts and gaining confidence when I buy parts, I want to ask what gauge and sender/sensor combo do I get. Also, where can I find these parts as Pelican seems to be limited with regard to the gauge.

Thanks in advance!

Posted by: FlacaProductions Jul 18 2020, 06:08 PM

Without describing exactly what gauge you already have, it'll be hard to figure out what sender you need. That said, here's a great diagram of the different combination of sender/gauges if you simply want to go back to "factory"

Posted by: ballsyfacts914 Jul 18 2020, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Jul 18 2020, 07:08 PM)

Without describing exactly what gauge you already have, it'll be hard to figure out what sender you need. That said, here's a great diagram of the different combination of sender/gauges if you simply want to go back to "factory"

Posted by: barefoot Jul 19 2020, 04:37 AM

If you don't have a wire going to the taco plate, can you tell what the gauge is wired to ? something in the dipstick tube perhaps ??

Posted by: FlacaProductions Jul 19 2020, 10:12 AM

Shouldn't matter what gauge you use as long as you use the correct/matching sender.

Posted by: ballsyfacts914 Jul 19 2020, 03:32 PM

QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Jul 19 2020, 11:12 AM)

Posted by: ballsyfacts914 Jul 19 2020, 09:42 PM

QUOTE(barefoot @ Jul 19 2020, 05:37 AM)

Posted by: ballsyfacts914 Jul 20 2020, 03:33 PM

Ok, so I am not seeing any wires near the taco plate. I have to assume the wires are somewhere....

Where shall I look?

Thanks in advance

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jul 20 2020, 03:35 PM

we have the original style gauge, correct size and temp range as well as the correct sending unit (200c). We also sell the plate and o ring to mount it.

QUOTE(ballsyfacts914 @ Jul 18 2020, 04:08 PM)

Posted by: ballsyfacts914 Jul 20 2020, 06:08 PM

Alright, two post, this one has the sender unit. What connector do I need? I already have wire. Second post will have the connection from the wiring harness which is connected to the battery.

Posted by: ballsyfacts914 Jul 20 2020, 06:09 PM

And here is the connection from the harness.

Thank you

Posted by: ballsyfacts914 Jul 21 2020, 07:08 PM

Hi All,

Update, if you have been following this oh so interesting post. All I needed was a connection to the sender at the taco plate to the wire harness connected to the battery.

Temp gauge works!

Appreciate all the replies, thanks!