AutoMeter Pyro Gauge Question

[MCummings]

Hey guys,
I just just recieved my ATS 3-Piece Manifold, a Full-Pillar Gauge Pod, and 3 Automater Guages that I ordered from Janetty Racing Enteprises.
I ordered the 0-35Lb Boost Guage, 0-15Lb Electric Fuel Gauge, and 0-1600*F Pyrometer.

My Question is about the Pyrometer Gauge,
I figured in my head that the gauge would show close to ambient temperature. BUT, when I opened the box, the Gauge was pointing STRAIGHT down,, WAY below the 0*F Marking.

When I opened the box the temperature was over 80, so I thought this was a wee bit odd.

I have not connected up the actual Probe wires to the gauge yet.

I have not been here very long, But I do know that alot of yall out there do have these autometer PYRO Gauges installed.

What temperature did YOUR Pyrometer Gauge show when you first opened the box ?


Thanks,
Merrick N. Cummings Jr.

P. S. I must say that Janetty Racing did an EXCELLENT JOB helping me get the best for my truck.

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1998. 5 Dodge 3500, 2wd
5-Speed, Light Driftwood
Replaced the Resonator and Muffler with 6ft of 3" Aluminized pipe.

[This message has been edited by BOMBER_101 (edited 03-22-2001). ]

 

[Evan A. Beck]

The Auto-Meter pyro is an electric gauge, which means it needs 12V and ground to get a reading. That's what that little box is for. Once you hook up 12V to it, the needle will move to the right spot.

 

[BFaoro]

Evan, where did you pick up your 12V for the gauge ? Is it from the ignition switch or the fuse box that is hot when the ignition switch is on ?



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96 2500 4X4, SC, SLT, 12 valve,lost kitty, 5SP 3. 54. Pac Brake with 60 pound valve springs, soon to come: Auto meter ultra lite boost and pyro gauges on A pillar, line-x liner

 

[Evan A. Beck]

UNder your dash in the big bundle of wires coming from the ignition switch, there will be a big blue one. Slice, not cut, into that one, and put in a small fuse for the Auto-Meter box. 4 amps should be enough. This will give you ignition-on power.

 

[Jetpilot]

Another way to connect to a ignition on power supply is to get a Littlefuse STD ATO Add-a-circuit (pepboys carries them). Connect the littlefuse to Fuse #2 in the fusebox, then attach the gauge to it. This eliminates any wire splicing and doesn't cause any more draw on original fuse.

Good Luck

 

[MCummings]

Thanks a bunch for the insight guys.
Lots of help. #ad


Merrick N Jr

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1998. 5 Dodge 3500, 2wd
5-Speed, Light Driftwood
Replaced the Resonator and Muffler with 6ft of 3" Aluminized pipe.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Be careful when using any sort of fuse tap... I have seen many of them bend the original fuse socket contacts, resulting in intermittent electrical problems. They can be a ***** to diagnose, but whenever I see a fuse tap, I check it first.