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6 swap Oil Pressure / Temp Combo Gauge Options? |
RichPugh |
Oct 6 2020, 09:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 28-October 14 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 18,068 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
About a year ago, I spoke with Palo Alto Speedometer about their 914/6 triple cluster gauge. I assume it is still avail. Is there any other option to get a combo gauge for a 914/6 application with Fuel level, oil pressure and oil temp readings? I'm eliminating the center console in my car and would like one clean simple gauge if possible. I also saw the option of getting a standard 911 oil temp/pressure gauge and modifying a 930 tach to change the boost gauge portion of it to be the fuel gauge.
This one is my first choice... Just checking to see if there were options or anyone selling one similar. - Rich This would be my first option... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.paspeedo.com-18068-1601997930.1.jpg) These would be my 2nd option... Converting the Bar boost gauge into a fuel gauge. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ebayimg.com-18068-1601997931.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ebayimg.com-18068-1601997932.3.jpg) |
mepstein |
Oct 6 2020, 09:41 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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RichPugh |
Oct 6 2020, 12:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 28-October 14 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 18,068 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Tease! :wink: |
Cairo94507 |
Oct 6 2020, 12:43 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,649 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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Retroracer |
Oct 6 2020, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Another option: depending on how period correct you want to be on looks; I'll be putting this combo of refurbished gauges up for sale soon. Lettering, scales and looks as per original GT spec., with the 10K tach replaced with Bosch internals. Repainted bezels on both, tested and ready to rock.
Doesn't solve your fuel gauge or speedometer needs, but could be an option to consider. - Tony |
Optimusglen |
Oct 6 2020, 02:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Another thought. Use the regular 911 gauge for oil, then a mount a standalone fuel level gauge inside the glove compartment. Check it only when you need to type of deal.
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porschetub |
Oct 6 2020, 03:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,695 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Another option: depending on how period correct you want to be on looks; I'll be putting this combo of refurbished gauges up for sale soon. Lettering, scales and looks as per original GT spec., with the 10K tach replaced with Bosch internals. Repainted bezels on both, tested and ready to rock. Doesn't solve your fuel gauge or speedometer needs, but could be an option to consider. - Tony Very nice Tony,do you do these @ home ?...look very clean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) . I have 911 gauges and VDO fuel gauge in the dash around where the cig lighter would normally be,easy to read and a good solution,was done by the PO. |
Retroracer |
Oct 6 2020, 05:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Another option: depending on how period correct you want to be on looks; I'll be putting this combo of refurbished gauges up for sale soon. Lettering, scales and looks as per original GT spec., with the 10K tach replaced with Bosch internals. Repainted bezels on both, tested and ready to rock. Doesn't solve your fuel gauge or speedometer needs, but could be an option to consider. - Tony Very nice Tony,do you do these @ home ?...look very clean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) . I have 911 gauges and VDO fuel gauge in the dash around where the cig lighter would normally be,easy to read and a good solution,was done by the PO. @porschetub - thx! After posting a "how to" thread on the 10K tach I built for my car, I subsequently made a few others and found some eager buyers (on this site). Very much still in the hobby / part time realm for me, but I have done another batch, this time modifying a few oil temp / pressure gauges to match the GT versions. They are quite time consuming, involve multiple disciplines (metal work, electronics, paint prep, etc.) but the end result is quite satisfying. FYI, original thread is here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=341379 - Tony |
914forme |
Oct 6 2020, 07:19 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 |
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JmuRiz |
Oct 7 2020, 11:33 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,414 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
And thanks for reminding me that I STILL haven't sent my stuff to 914forme (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
I'm going triple gauge with the parts from the gauges that came with my motor, a 9111 8k tach (when I get it) and putting my clock in the top of my deposit box (kind of how the 916 with the tan interior had) The best solution is the 930 tach with the boost reconfigured and a triple gauge to the left...last I checked 930 tachs were $$$, but it sure does look good. |
mepstein |
Oct 7 2020, 12:51 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
And thanks for reminding me that I STILL haven't sent my stuff to 914forme (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I'm going triple gauge with the parts from the gauges that came with my motor, a 9111 8k tach (when I get it) and putting my clock in the top of my deposit box (kind of how the 916 with the tan interior had) The best solution is the 930 tach with the boost reconfigured and a triple gauge to the left...last I checked 930 tachs were $$$, but it sure does look good. Ask Stephen about a 930 like gauge. I think he was going to make something similar from a 911 tach. If you are going to take apart the gauge anyway, I'm not sure it has to be a turbo gauge. |
targa72e |
Oct 7 2020, 01:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 11-September 16 From: colorado Member No.: 20,392 Region Association: None |
I used the stock 914 tach and fuel gauge guts. I had to trim part of the circuit board of the fuel gauge to get it to fit. I purchased some small 12V LEDs with the plan to put that in for the reserve light. Fuel gauge works in reverse with empty on the right. Need to move high beam indicator to top of gauge and re-label portion around fuel gauge.
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Montreal914 |
Oct 7 2020, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,532 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
@targa72e
John, very nice integration of the stock fuel gauge. Been wondering if this could be achieved by cutting the lower part of the tach with a similar opening as the stock fuel gauge, but I much prefer your cleaner approach. Any chance the movement could be reversed electronically? Also it would be nice to be able to get a small silver dot needle. Don't know if NHS sells them separately... As for the high beam light, you could decide to use the one for the parking lights in the speedometer and replace the green gel for the blue one you got from your tach. Cool mods (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
targa72e |
Oct 14 2020, 08:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 11-September 16 From: colorado Member No.: 20,392 Region Association: None |
I am not sure it you could reverse it electronically. You would still need the spring to want the gauge to read zero on the other side. Could probably use a different movement and change the electronics to match the fuel sender.
john |
gereed75 |
Oct 14 2020, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,233 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
These are pretty simple mechanical devices once you venture inside them. You are only limited to what can be done by imagination and some creative handiwork and pilfering parts/mechanisms from the variety of gages out there. Additionally all the movements in various styles are available from VDO
Retro, I would be very interested in a 10k tach if you do another batch |
targa72e |
Oct 17 2020, 12:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 11-September 16 From: colorado Member No.: 20,392 Region Association: None |
Looking at this thread you could have the gauge move the correct direction and get a silver dot on the needle.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=328491 john |
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