Aftermarket gauges and installation

[cpojon]

After several electrical issues with my ralley dash gauges that have taken me from insanity and back, I am going to install a three gauge set (oil-temp-amp) on my 70 Super Bee. I've changed the limiter with a solid state one. I've changed out the gauges and I've changed out the circuit board. They all give readings but I know they're not correct. I want to put the additional set in for peace of mind. I'm not a seasoned mechanic but I can follow instructions. Hoping to find someone out here that can guide me to a GOOD three gauge set and installation instructions. You know, the kind that even a rookie like me can understand. Thanks in advance!:icon_silent:

 

[soundhd]

I recently installed a 3 gauge set under the dash in my 70 RR. Bought a AutoMeter set.....available at pretty much any auto parts store..think it was around 70 bucks.....instructions included with the set...pretty much straight forward installation......very easy to install.
One tip.....put the plastic oil pressure line in a vacume hose before you connect it.....helps keep it from getting damaged.......

ps: I have used this same brand and model of mechanical gauges in three different vehicles and have had no problems with any of them.

 

[themechanic]

I cannot recommend mechanical oil pressure gauges since mine leaked oil all over my nice center console. The gauge was over pressured somehow. I replaced it with a set of electrical gauges from VDO. Simple one page instructions but lots of wiring with mechanical or electrical. You'll need a test lamp to find what's hot with the ignition on and lights on. You may need to drill a hoe in your firewall if there are no grommets you can use. It takes a bigger hole for the mechanical temp lead; it's one wire fro the electrical temp gauge.

 

[70redbee]

If you do go with a mechanical oil gauge, I recommend you throw away the plastic tubing and use copper tubing instead.