couple quick CHT gauge questions, sender and gauge lighting Options

[Hammy]

So I received my Dakota Digital CHT gauge today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) Looks great


Anyways, I have some questions and I want some answers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)


1 - The gauge sender washer/loop/ring end is just a hair too small to slide/thread onto the spark plug. I did order the correct size, 14mm, but it seems still just a tad too small. Is it ok to open the hole up just a little tiny bit more? It seems highly doubtful it'd be a problem, but just checking.

2 - Does the sender ring replace the spark plug washer? If not, does it go in front of the washer, or in between the washer and plug?

3 - The gauge has a night dimming feature so that when the headlights are turned on, it dims the output of the gauge (it's a digital display). I notice there are some unhooked male spade connectors in the center tunnel wiring harness, behind the shifter. They have a plastic protector box around them. What are they for? I think I've read that they're for center console gauge lights, correct?


Thanks for any help

[spunone]

Hammy which gauge did you buy and how long where the wires did you dash mount or in the center consule

[Hammy]

Hammy which gauge did you buy and how long where the wires did you dash mount or in the center consule

I got the black Odyssey Series II gauge, you can see it here.
I mounted it in my center console. I can get pics if you want.
it's pretty expensive compared to the VDO CHT gauges but this one is temperature compensated and spot on, really easy to read numbers too. The reaction time of it is really quick too... I feel it was well worth it.

I had to order an 18 foot length wire (part # SEN-11-8) because that apparently was the only one with a 14mm sender thats needed for our plugs. You have to find that sender in their online catalog separately and add it to your cart separately because it's not listed on the drop down choices on the gauge pages...