Gauges

[motas]

Hey all,
This topic of aftermarket gauges been requested. To kick things off:
Good brands/sources for gauges?
What aftermarket senders/gauges work well with various models?
Is there a replacement fuel gauge for TJs that actually works?
How to mount them in the more modern Jeeps?
Electronic speedo sender for CJs?

Or anything else to do with gauges.

Please if you have any other suggestions for a topic PM me.
Cheers.

[Clarky]

I have fitted a set of "Autotecnica" 52mm gauges with an M:SPEC dash pod (made by Autotecnica)

The Volt Gauge is a simple 2 wire (+ & -) connection to a switched power source of your choosing & reads voltages to the first decimal point i.e 12.4v.

The Oil Temp Gauge has 3 wires, the same + & - and a sense wire to the sender unit that is supplied with the gauge. I am using it to monitor transmission temp but it can also monitor engine oil temp's. The gauge does not read temps under 50°C and goes up in 1° increments.


The positive's
Changeable colour readout to match dash lights & appear quite accurate when compared to multi metre & laser thermometer.

The Negative
Can't be dimmed, some colours are too bright for night viewing (red is best imo)

Pod is paintable & is secured down with adhesive (I used windscreen sealant as it is non corrosive & is easily cleaned up).

Gauges were purchased from Repco, $50 for volt & $90 for temp & pod from SuperCheapAuto for $25.

http://www.autotecnica.com.au/

[wes]

Transmission Temp gauge in my TJ.
There is a range of Jeep brand gauges (made by Autometer)

The mounting bracket for the gauge almost matched the curve of the dash in this position - with a bit of encouragement it was close enough to exact.


Probably not necessary but I shaped a piece of aluminium to fit under the dash shroud and give it a bit more strength.