Originally Posted by
DavidB
The volt meter is real, but the oil pressure gauge is not. It reads an unwavering 60psi or so, and the sender is a simple on/off switch at 6psi.
The fix is to replace with a genuine Auto Meter sender and gauge, which a pretty simple job. The face is cosmetically slightly different than what Ford uses, so if you want the two to match, you'll need to replace either the face in the oil pressure gauge, or replace the entire volt meter to match the new oil gauge.
TTYL
David
As DavidB said, the Voltmeter is real, but is is in no way accurate.
It reads about a full volt LOWER than the Autometer Voltmeter does.
And unless you smoke, the cig lighter is useless...
You can pull it out and cut a hole for a third gauge.
I have installed a Transmission Oil Temperature gauge in its place.
If you are planning on a SC'd Marauder in the future, you may want to
put a boost gauge
in the Oil Press slot, and scoot the gauges one place to the right.
Oh, and put the GREEN boots over the gauge lamps.
The GREEN GLOW matches the interior lighting very well...
Pete...
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