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| Ansbacher |
 Sep 14 2015, 03:18 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589  |
I have been reading posts and info about replacing the stock oil temp gauge with a new VDO replacement that actually reads in degree numbers, but am more confused than when I started. Does anyone know what VDO gauge to buy and what is the matching temp sensor to use with it? Specific part numbers and sourcing would be greatly appreciated. Also how straight forward is this conversion?
Car is a '74 2.0L. I would be replacing the center console gauge. Thanks all, Ansbacher |
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| Dave_Darling |
Sep 14 2015, 04:33 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,982 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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First, there is no direct replacement with numbers available. That's because the center console gauges are a slightly different diameter than the VDO gauges that are common today. To fit a modern gauge in the old console, you will probably need an adaptor ring (bottom of this page), or at least a good wrapping of black electrical tape.
Second, there are a number of aftermarket gauges that will work in different circumstances. The important thing is that you get a gauge and sender that are set up for each other. Looks like Pelican doesn't have anything listed, which is too bad. But the sender and gauge need to have the same temperature range, the gauge has to have the right diameter (or close enough), and the sender has to thread into the bung in the engine. --DD |
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| dangerranger01 |
Sep 14 2015, 04:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 12-August 05 From: Boring, Oregon U.S.A. Member No.: 4,578 Region Association: None |
This page has tons of info on this thing. Bottom line though, is to order the gauge with its sending unit included so you know its matched right. Make sure sender has the correct thread on it...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=97987 |
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| SKL1 |
Sep 14 2015, 05:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I sent my OEM temp gauge to North Hollywood Speedometer and they added temp numbers and a new sending unit. Works great and looks original.
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| Ansbacher |
Sep 14 2015, 06:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Thanks a million everyone for the great info and pics. It looks like I already possess a newer type 300 degree VDO sensor, found one in my stash. Now I just have to order the 300 degree VDO cockpit gauge.
Ansbacher |
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| Montreal914 |
Sep 14 2015, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
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I would still do a boiling water test to make sure...
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