Got my gauges today, and....(some questions)

[snowracer69]

MY TRIPPLE PILLAR MOUNT IS BROKEN!!!!!!!!! ARRRGGGGHHHH!!! I've been waiting for over 1-1/2 weeks for my pyro and transmission temp gauges (boost showed up last monday) and my pillar mount, and now that they came today, my mount is broke!!! All three pods are cracked down the left-hand side. I'm not sure, but I don't think it's supposed to be like this, is it? I mean, it looks pretty crappy to me. Man, I've got everything wired up too (for power and what not).



Also, where should I connect the one red hotwire that comes off the pyrometer??? It only says "to 12v+ source", but it doesn't really say what it's for. I'm guessing it's the power to get the reading from the probe? Does it go straight to a hot wire, or should it be a "key on" type setup? Will the same fuse that I have my comp hooked into work for it as well as the transmission temp "key on" wire?



One last question for my pyro install... will a 1/4"x1/8" NPT fitting work for installing it pre-turbo? Or should I get something smaller to screw the 1/8" part from the pyrometer into? Or do you guys just tap the pyro straight into the manifold w/o any fitting?



Thanks for all the help. Later, Josh.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

The "12v power source" would be a switched source, such as the keyed cigar plug or windshield wipers. Something that is only on when the ignition is on.

I dont know what gauges you bought, so i cant say for the EGT probe. I tapped it for 1/4" and used a 1/4"x1/8" reducer bushing on my Autometer EGT gauge.

 

[snowracer69]

thanks

EMD,



Thank you very much for the info. I too have the Autometer EGT, as well as boost and transmission temp gauges (they were in my profile too ) I plan on tapping the pyro and what not on Saturday, when my new pillar mount will be here.



BTW, Doug at Advanced Diesel Technologies, www.smokindiesel.com, is a great guy. I gave him a call about the pillar, and he told me he'd have one painted (which he does free of charge anyway) and in the mail to me, overnight delivery, tomorrow a. m. , so I'd have it Saturday. Great service from that guy. He's answered every small, meaningless, and most of the time, dumb question that I've had on these gauges... . I definetely recomend him for gauge purchases.



Thanks again. Later, Josh.



Not associated w/ any company, BTW.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

SmokinDiesel is great, i dealt with Andy many times, a first class operation.

 

[jeepit]

Let us know how install goes. I am looking for advice on EGT probe install and would like to hear how yours goes.