 After market gas gauge and sender replacement, FYI for those that want a change of gauges |
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| Mike Bellis |
 Apr 6 2010, 10:22 PM
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Resident Electrician  Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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All of my gauges have been replaced with Autometer Sport Comp. I have been using a programmable gas gauge with the stock VDO sending unit. The other day it stopped working. I followed McMark's sender cleaning and inspection thread. I could not get it to work. Well, not only is my gauge programmable, it has settings for GM, Ford and Chrysler senders. Summit Racing sells an 11 inch tube type sending unit. It is the exact same length as stock. It looks very similar to the stock one and is available in various resistance ranges. The bolt pattern is exactly the same. I needed to buy some 5mm X 25mm allen screws that are longer then stock. I also had to clearance the underside of my expansion tank slightly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) It does not have a provision for the low fuel light on the stock gauge.
So for those wondering... The sender was cheaper than a new 914/911 sending unit and has a warranty.   |
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| oz371 |
Apr 6 2010, 10:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 28-August 09 From: ontario, CA Member No.: 10,739 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Apr 6 2010, 09:22 PM)  All of my gauges have been replaced with Autometer Sport Comp. I have been using a programmable gas gauge with the stock VDO sending unit. The other day it stopped working. I followed McMark's sender cleaning and inspection thread. I could not get it to work. Well, not only is my gauge programmable, it has settings for GM, Ford and Chrysler senders. Summit Racing sells an 11 inch tube type sending unit. It is the exact same length as stock. It looks very similar to the stock one and is available in various resistance ranges. The bolt pattern is exactly the same. I needed to buy some 5mm X 25mm allen screws that are longer then stock. I also had to clearance the underside of my expansion tank slightly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) It does not have a provision for the low fuel light on the stock gauge. So for those wondering... The sender was cheaper than a new 914/911 sending unit and has a warranty. Looks great!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Where did you get the start button? |
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| Mike Bellis |
Apr 6 2010, 10:31 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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Looks great!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Where did you get the start button? [/quote] Ebay... $15 My stupid ignition switch was broken and the DAPO had a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) switch in there before... I think this one looks cool and it's illuminated with the dash lights. |
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| EdwardBlume |
Apr 6 2010, 11:04 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Uh Mike, I don't think that dash is stock buddy! he he (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| kconway |
Apr 6 2010, 11:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
Where's the speedometer? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| Mike Bellis |
Apr 7 2010, 06:28 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(kconway @ Apr 6 2010, 10:30 PM) I don't need one, I already know I'm going too fast! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| pcar916 |
Apr 7 2010, 06:47 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None
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Nice and functional. Of course one can't help but notice...
that with the ignition in the off position, and that water cooled engine at 5500 rpm, you have no oil pressure or voltage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| stepuptotheMike |
Apr 7 2010, 06:48 AM
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medium pimpin Group: Members Posts: 565 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,769 Region Association: South East States |
That's really cool and good to know.
Mike |
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| Mike Bellis |
Apr 7 2010, 05:25 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(pcar916 @ Apr 7 2010, 05:47 AM) Nice and functional. Of course one can't help but notice... that with the ignition in the off position, and that water cooled engine at 5500 rpm, you have no oil pressure or voltage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) The Tach at 5500rpm is my shift light setting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) You set it by turning on the key and turning the dial. Turn the key off and it stayes there until the engine starts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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