Re: Air/Fuel Gauges

From: Shane Moseley (smoseley@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Sun Mar 11 2001 - 20:48:08 EST


Bob Tom wrote:

> <snip> 2. Who makes a good analog meter that is comparable to Autometer's
> prices
> >($40-60 usually)?
>
> Mine is the Intellitronix and operates as it should.

I understand that the Intellitronix gauges are not actually of the analog variety.
They are digital but provide the appearance of analog due to the fact that the
needle is moved with a precision stepper motor. The newer ones have a selectable
output for driving lights, fans, coolers, etc.

> If you're pretty sure that you are going to electrical gauges, consider
> attaching
> a wiring connectors box under the dash, connect the power
> wires/ground/sending unit
> wire to this box on the input side. On the gauge side of the box, connect
> the wires
> from the gauge to the appropriate connectors. This way, it gives you the
> flexibility
> to remove the gauge without removing the input wires. I have done this.

Good idea. After installing more than a couple gauges on the same vehicle - you
will wish you had one 8)

Latr,

Shane

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