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Oil Temp Gauge, Needed Parts |
ballsyfacts914 |
Jul 18 2020, 05:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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! |
FlacaProductions |
Jul 18 2020, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,615 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
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"
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ballsyfacts914 |
Jul 18 2020, 06:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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" It is neither of those gauges. Does it matter which gauge I use even if I have 1975? Pelican has the pre -73' gauge. Thanks |
barefoot |
Jul 19 2020, 04:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,281 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
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 ??
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FlacaProductions |
Jul 19 2020, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,615 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Shouldn't matter what gauge you use as long as you use the correct/matching sender.
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ballsyfacts914 |
Jul 19 2020, 03:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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ballsyfacts914 |
Jul 19 2020, 09:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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ballsyfacts914 |
Jul 20 2020, 03:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Ok, so I am not seeing any wires near the taco plate. I have to assume the wires are somewhere.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
Where shall I look? Thanks in advance |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jul 20 2020, 03:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,894 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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.
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! |
ballsyfacts914 |
Jul 20 2020, 06:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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ballsyfacts914 |
Jul 20 2020, 06:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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ballsyfacts914 |
Jul 21 2020, 07:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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! |
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