Gauge Question, found in an abandoned '74 |
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Gauge Question, found in an abandoned '74 |
BMartin914 |
Oct 9 2004, 07:41 PM
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I found a gauge in a '74 914 that I am unsure about. The gauge is a fuel level, brake, oil, alt. and temp gauge. I was under the impression that the fuel/temp combo gauge only came in the 914/6s. This car has no swaybars, no center gauge console but has the reverse out vinyl striping. Was originally a 1.8.
Does anyone think this is a 914/6 gauge or is it no big deal? My '75 has a similar gauge (red is about 1/4 of the way from the end of the gauge on my car, 1/2 of the way on this gauge). PO told me that my gauge is an original 914/6. Thanks. |
markb |
Oct 9 2004, 07:45 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
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BMartin914 |
Oct 9 2004, 07:53 PM
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No pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
No digital camera. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Sorry. |
914forme |
Oct 9 2004, 08:08 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
The 74 914s 2.0L with out the console option had this nice piece of equipment, I would love to have it, mine orginally came this way. But the gauge is now in a car in Alabama. If you want to part with it, I would be forever grateful.
Take care, Stephne |
914ghost |
Oct 10 2004, 10:15 AM
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BOB Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Wenatchee Washington Member No.: 1,387 |
It has a temp scale, fuel scale and 3 idiot lights- Brake, gen, oil..?
Look for a date stamp on the back. It's probably the 914 gauge, BUT! The 3 gauge 912's and many late 356's had this gauge in them. They work great. I have one in my car- but the oil temp gauge uses a special sender- it reads reisistance backwards from more modern-er gauges- if you dont have the right sender it pegs when you turn the car on and after a while it may read 1/2 HOT if it works at all. Is the trim ring around the gauge chrome or black? Chrome is 912/911 up to late 67'. Black is a 68' or the 914 2.0 gauge. And the black trim gauges usually have the orange needles... You guys know you can "remove" the big E-brake warning lense from the stock 914 gauge and stick a temp gauge right in there? Pretty simple, not sure why nobody does it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Bob O |
skline |
Oct 10 2004, 10:31 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Is this the guage you are talking about? I bought this one off Evilbay for $100.00 about a year ago or so when my car was still a 4 cylinder, now I have the V8 and will not be using it. If anyone is interested in it. The part number on it is 914 641 101 50
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smg914 |
Oct 10 2004, 10:48 AM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
If the guage you are describing has a small silver cap in the very center of the guage, then it is from a 914-6.
If the guage doesn't have the small silver cap in the center, then it is from a '74 or newer 914 2 Liter car that came from the factory without a center gauge console below the dash. (Like the one Scott shows above) |
BMartin914 |
Oct 10 2004, 03:23 PM
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I so wish I had a digital camera (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
The gauge does have the 3 idiot lights (brake, gen. and oil). It also has the silver cap in the middle and a black trim ring. Part # is: 914 641 101 30 If this is originally from a /6, i'm definitely hanging onto it! |
Aaron Cox |
Oct 10 2004, 03:58 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i have one for the rare 73 2,0 car without console installed in my car. looks like that but with silver center. WOOT
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smg914 |
Oct 10 2004, 08:27 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
914 641 101 10 and 914 641 101 20 are for the 914-6.
914 641 101 30 and 914 641 101 50 are for the 914-4. There should be a month and year stamped on the back of your gauge. If I were a betting man, I would bet yours is stamped with MM.72 or MM.73 MM equals the month (example 11.72) |
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