Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
Nice lil disconnect so if I need to the whole cluster pops out /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
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Finally took pics of my AutoMeter project...
- Thread starter Burt4x4
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Nice lil disconnect so if I need to the whole cluster pops out /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
nice clean install /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Triaged
1/2 ton status
Looks Great! I like the connector...very good idea /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
supersize75k5
OrganDonorRacing.com
I like the toys on the work bench, nice clean install too /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
Yukon Jack
1/2 ton status
Looks great Burt! Should I ask what is the status with the engine or is that a sore subject like asking about my body guy's progress?
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
Thanks for the Positive comments /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
hahaa The BBC is almost ready /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif My engine guy is putting it together now. The machine work and balancing are or should be just about complete /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
You can see my MPFI intake sitting there waiting to be mounted This BBC is gonna be sweet!
Here is my rig sittin in the garage sideways /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif /forums/images/graemlins/hack.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grind.gif
I'll be sure to post up when the new heart beat arrives /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
hahaa The BBC is almost ready /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif My engine guy is putting it together now. The machine work and balancing are or should be just about complete /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
You can see my MPFI intake sitting there waiting to be mounted This BBC is gonna be sweet!
Here is my rig sittin in the garage sideways /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif /forums/images/graemlins/hack.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grind.gif
I'll be sure to post up when the new heart beat arrives /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
Cool, Thanks.
When I ran a VDO tach w/MSD the tach would go up to about 1400rpm then slam down to 0 and stay there even though the RMPs were screamin. MSD sent me an inline 'filter' to resolve the issue. the 'filter' looked like a capacitor or some kind of componet in shrinkwrap with two leads to wire it up inline with the tach wire. Maby you need something like that?
When I ran a VDO tach w/MSD the tach would go up to about 1400rpm then slam down to 0 and stay there even though the RMPs were screamin. MSD sent me an inline 'filter' to resolve the issue. the 'filter' looked like a capacitor or some kind of componet in shrinkwrap with two leads to wire it up inline with the tach wire. Maby you need something like that?
K5MONSTERCHEV
1/2 ton status
Looking good!
Thats one thing I wish i did is 1 connector, not a bunch of individual ones.
Did you buy the connector kit, or make it from scratch, if that makes sense?
Thats one thing I wish i did is 1 connector, not a bunch of individual ones.
Did you buy the connector kit, or make it from scratch, if that makes sense?
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
I got the 15pin connecter from:
http://www.painlessperformance.com/catalogframe.htm
QUICK CONNECT TERMINAL KITS
Make your own locking quick connect plugs easily and quickly. Each kit includes a male and a female connector and the appropriate number of terminals
#40006 - 2 Wire kit
#40007 - 3 Wire kit
#40008 - 4 Wire kit
#40009 - 6 Wire kit
#40010 - 9 Wire kit
#40011 -12 Wire kit
#40012 -15 Wire kit
A local SpeedShop had them in stock...I think,think, it was like 10bucks or so??can't recal??
I still have to wire and pin the other side but should make for an easy in and out of the gage cluster /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif
http://www.painlessperformance.com/catalogframe.htm
QUICK CONNECT TERMINAL KITS
Make your own locking quick connect plugs easily and quickly. Each kit includes a male and a female connector and the appropriate number of terminals
#40006 - 2 Wire kit
#40007 - 3 Wire kit
#40008 - 4 Wire kit
#40009 - 6 Wire kit
#40010 - 9 Wire kit
#40011 -12 Wire kit
#40012 -15 Wire kit
A local SpeedShop had them in stock...I think,think, it was like 10bucks or so??can't recal??
I still have to wire and pin the other side but should make for an easy in and out of the gage cluster /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif
too sweet burt. /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
Are those the autometer 2 1/16" gauges that fit perfect??
Thats a rockin first gen you got there brother. /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
Are those the autometer 2 1/16" gauges that fit perfect??
Thats a rockin first gen you got there brother. /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
I can't recal right away wich ones I got...I used the same ones Greg did. Well I have diferent gages than him but the same size.
Autometer Sport Comp is the 'flavor'...Hold on I know how i can find out...bee right back... /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Autometer Sport Comp is the 'flavor'...Hold on I know how i can find out...bee right back... /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
Got it!
This is = Gauge, Sport Comp, Oil Pressure, 0-100 psi., 2 5/8 in., Analog, Electrical, part # ATM-3522
That is the exsact oil pressure guage I used. Now keep in mind inorder to get the guages to fit flush against the clear plastic of the guage cluster you have to carefully pry off the guage's outer ring to remove the glass cover. This of corse voids the warenty I'm sure...oh welll
Here is a pic I stole from Greg
Fun Stuff /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
This is = Gauge, Sport Comp, Oil Pressure, 0-100 psi., 2 5/8 in., Analog, Electrical, part # ATM-3522
That is the exsact oil pressure guage I used. Now keep in mind inorder to get the guages to fit flush against the clear plastic of the guage cluster you have to carefully pry off the guage's outer ring to remove the glass cover. This of corse voids the warenty I'm sure...oh welll
Here is a pic I stole from Greg
Fun Stuff /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
K5MONSTERCHEV
1/2 ton status
Yeah the painless harness is what im going to switch to. I dodnt remember it being out when I did my guages.
Was it a lot harder to mount them that way? I just left the bezels arouns the guages and put them in.
Was it a lot harder to mount them that way? I just left the bezels arouns the guages and put them in.
So, by removing the bezel on the gauge, is there still a lip to retain the gauge?? I'm assuming you bored a hole in the steel "backing" that basically holds the clear plastic in its place, and mounted your new gauges into that steel "backing"?? I'm trying to figure this out because I liked the way that Greg and you did it and want to "borrow" your ideas for my Sub because a couple of my o.e. gauges are inop and I need to add a couple different ones for monitoring the Cummins.
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
Yes, there is a lip on the guage housing.
What I did:
Each guage has a cardboard sleave that slides over the main body of the guage. This carboad piece makes for a great template to the size of hole that is needed.
Yes, the inside metal piece is what I cut. GM has grooves and circles on this piece of steel. So it is easy to find the right place to set your template on and draw a circle on the steel by using the INSIDE of the cardboard sleave.
HUGE TIP from Greg that saved me. Put your circle as far 'down' on the steel plate as you can. You will see what I mean when you start doing it.
as far as mounting the guages, I simply used the mounting hardware that came with the guages.
Except for the Tach. The tach's supplied retainer bracket was too short to squeese the guage to the metal plate. So I got me a small pice of steel,OSH store, bent it and driled the two holes for the guage mounts..worked great.
Hmmm, the wireing was all soldered(sp?) It was fun routing all the wires to one side, lableing them and using that 15pin socket too. You will need a pin crimping tool to make the socket work. I use to repair copy machines so i already had one and knew how they crimp.
Oh and I used Auto Meter replacement bulbs/sockets to replace the facotory buld/sockets that run off that circit board thingy that GM used. Wich reminds me, that circut board thing is your wireing digram also, I simply followed the path of the copper to figure out how the factory stuff wired up. Then replicated the copper path with wire /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Hope this helps and was clear
Good Luck /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
What I did:
Each guage has a cardboard sleave that slides over the main body of the guage. This carboad piece makes for a great template to the size of hole that is needed.
Yes, the inside metal piece is what I cut. GM has grooves and circles on this piece of steel. So it is easy to find the right place to set your template on and draw a circle on the steel by using the INSIDE of the cardboard sleave.
HUGE TIP from Greg that saved me. Put your circle as far 'down' on the steel plate as you can. You will see what I mean when you start doing it.
as far as mounting the guages, I simply used the mounting hardware that came with the guages.
Except for the Tach. The tach's supplied retainer bracket was too short to squeese the guage to the metal plate. So I got me a small pice of steel,OSH store, bent it and driled the two holes for the guage mounts..worked great.
Hmmm, the wireing was all soldered(sp?) It was fun routing all the wires to one side, lableing them and using that 15pin socket too. You will need a pin crimping tool to make the socket work. I use to repair copy machines so i already had one and knew how they crimp.
Oh and I used Auto Meter replacement bulbs/sockets to replace the facotory buld/sockets that run off that circit board thingy that GM used. Wich reminds me, that circut board thing is your wireing digram also, I simply followed the path of the copper to figure out how the factory stuff wired up. Then replicated the copper path with wire /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Hope this helps and was clear
Good Luck /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
This may sound like a dumb question but what did you use to cut the holes with?? Hole-saw, tin snips, die grinder?? I can see issues with each one, so I was wondering what worked for you.
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
Not dumb at all...
I used a dremal with cut-off wheels. Also a metal file and what is called a nibbler. The nibbler was a left over copy machine tool from way back when I use to repair Kodak copiers. It is a hand held tool that you squeese while placing the metal in the groove. It has a very small block on it the shape of \ it takes lil 'bites' out of the metal, you can get a nice flat cut but I noly used this for the 'fine tuning' of the hole size. I belive you can easliy get it done with a dremal and good file. I kept my hole small as I was afraid of taking away too much metal were the lip on the gage whould not hold. It was fairly simple once I got the first hole created.
Hope this helps
Burt
I used a dremal with cut-off wheels. Also a metal file and what is called a nibbler. The nibbler was a left over copy machine tool from way back when I use to repair Kodak copiers. It is a hand held tool that you squeese while placing the metal in the groove. It has a very small block on it the shape of \ it takes lil 'bites' out of the metal, you can get a nice flat cut but I noly used this for the 'fine tuning' of the hole size. I belive you can easliy get it done with a dremal and good file. I kept my hole small as I was afraid of taking away too much metal were the lip on the gage whould not hold. It was fairly simple once I got the first hole created.
Hope this helps
Burt
Excellent!! I know the exact tool you are referring to as the nibbler.
Thanks for the info /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Nick
Thanks for the info /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Nick
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
Cool! Your welcome /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif
