Gauges, are they worth it?

[SWC]

Thanks for all of the encouragement to all of us that are just getting into this. My wife asked why I was not satisfied with the this great truck as it is. I said I want to take the best and make it better.

I will probably try this myself in fall when I will have more time. I like to think of all the options well in advance so when I finally get to the task, hopefully I have thought of all of the possibilities.

I have been looking at what kind of gauges to put in. I would like to install pyro, boost and fuel preassure. I like the Autometer gauges, but I have not seen a fuel preassure gauge. I am sure they make one. I believe Geno's sells one using the Westach line. I would like the same brand of gauges to give a uniform look when it is done.

Also what order do you put the gauges in on the piller mount. I presume the lowest gauge is the one most easily seen when scanning the instruments. I would imagine the pyro would go in that spot then going up boost and then fuel at the top. Or what is your preference. That would make a good poll but I don't now how to start one.

Thanks again guys, maybe when my farming activities slow down in the future I can meet some of you in person. I will probably have more questions in the future.

Stan Claassen

 

[Deezal Man]

I have the autometer ultralight series gauges and like them because the grey face and orange needle matches the grey interior better than many of the others I've seen. IMO



As far as position, that is 100% personal preference. It would be my recommendation to place the pyro closest to the dash, boost in the middle and fuel pressure up top. As you said, the bottom position will be easiest to read.

 

[Fireman Dave]

Do it!

I just installed gauges in April. I got some help from a few TDR friends - we all met at Amianthus's house on a windy Saturday and did the pyro together (2 of us installed gauges that day). Thanks Aron! I installed my boost and trans temp gauges myself (with some email advice from some of the other TDR guys in my area).



The benifits of this were many - including saving money and getting to know these great guys better. The guys in this club love to tinker and help each other out. I suggest you get in touch with some other Idaho guys. I'm possitive they'd be happy to help you out.



I bought my gauges from Diesel Injection Service (TX). They're great to work with. I put the boost on the bottom, pyro in the middle, and transmission on top. The boost should be closest to the hole you put in the pillar for wires so the boost tube doesn't have to go through tight bends - this tip courtesy of Amianthus.



Good luck!



Dave

 

[John Berger]

Install as many as you can

It's fun to watch the truck's heartbeat and breathing rate, so to speak. Plus it makes your interior look way to cool and high tech. With a couple of character scratches on the body and all those gauges, your truck will be one giant smoking babe magnet in most parts of the continental US

 

[Fireman Dave]

Re: Install as many as you can

Originally posted by John Berger

With a couple of character scratches on the body and all those gauges, your truck will be one giant smoking babe magnet in most parts of the continental US

Good one, John! LOL