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misfitcj · 02-26-2003, 09:12 PM

any comments on postion ??

misfitcj · 02-26-2003, 09:17 PM

better view

dog walker · 02-26-2003, 09:18 PM

Where's the steering column go? inbetween the two larger gauges? If so, can you read them with the steering wheel in place?

dog walker · 02-26-2003, 09:18 PM

nevermind!

yellowbilly · 02-26-2003, 09:45 PM

Depends on what your doing. General rule is to mount the important gauges (the ones you use most) in the most visible, best seen location. Usually the Tach is always mounted in a very visible location. Then...if you do a lot of street driving, give your speedo priority. Other guages in order of preference (my opinion only)

#1 Oil Pressure
#2 Engine Temp
#3 Tranny Temp (For autos)
#4 Volts
#5 Fuel

I used this order in my Bronco with this inmind: If I loose oil press, I am REALLY screwed I get too hot I am kinda screwed Tranny gets to hot I loose charging, ah no big deal I run out of gas, pain in the ass but no broken parts.

Mount them as high as possible for ease of visibility.

RedBullJeep · 02-26-2003, 10:23 PM

whadya need guages for?
If the engine sputters then quits, add gas.
If the engine knocks then quits, add oil.
If the engine squeals then quits, add water.
If the red flashing lights come on it the mirror, slow down or get rid of the mirror.
See, guages are over-rated and simply add too much weight.

misfitcj · 02-26-2003, 10:59 PM

damn I wish I had thought of that before the purchase.................... so my order makes sense right oil water fuel volts...........right................saving to the right of the steering wheel for multiswitchs like ejection seat and oil slick.............ltr

bluesman2a · 02-27-2003, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RedBullJeep
See, guages are over-rated and simply add too much weight.

Naw man, that's why he bought the ULTRA LITE style...

misfitcj · 02-27-2003, 11:04 AM

I lucked on to those gauges some guy up north sold them all to me for 80.00 any way I was thinking like this for the indo lights ...........

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dog walker Discount! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 156 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 6,785	nevermind! __________________ Jeff Fretwell 72 FJ40 67 FJ45 83 Toyota 4x4 LB

02-26-2003, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
yellowbilly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17199 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7	Depends on what your doing. General rule is to mount the important gauges (the ones you use most) in the most visible, best seen location. Usually the Tach is always mounted in a very visible location. Then...if you do a lot of street driving, give your speedo priority. Other guages in order of preference (my opinion only) #1 Oil Pressure #2 Engine Temp #3 Tranny Temp (For autos) #4 Volts #5 Fuel I used this order in my Bronco with this inmind: If I loose oil press, I am REALLY screwed I get too hot I am kinda screwed Tranny gets to hot I loose charging, ah no big deal I run out of gas, pain in the ass but no broken parts. Mount them as high as possible for ease of visibility. __________________ run it like a rental

02-26-2003, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
RedBullJeep Pirate is KING! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12217 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 13,503	whadya need guages for? If the engine sputters then quits, add gas. If the engine knocks then quits, add oil. If the engine squeals then quits, add water. If the red flashing lights come on it the mirror, slow down or get rid of the mirror. See, guages are over-rated and simply add too much weight. __________________ . Dustin Webster Red Bull RockCrawling Team RockHer 1 - SOLD STILL FOR SALE - Toter and trailer, RockHer 2, and KOH TJ. Click for details

02-26-2003, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
misfitcj Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11829 Location: Vermont in heart Posts: 1,300 Blog Entries: 1	damn I wish I had thought of that before the purchase.................... so my order makes sense right oil water fuel volts...........right................saving to the right of the steering wheel for multiswitchs like ejection seat and oil slick.............ltr __________________ A Fatmans fitness blog

02-27-2003, 11:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
misfitcj Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11829 Location: Vermont in heart Posts: 1,300 Blog Entries: 1	I lucked on to those gauges some guy up north sold them all to me for 80.00 any way I was thinking like this for the indo lights ........... Attached Images __________________ A Fatmans fitness blog

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