Finally found replacement Gauges

[IWN2RYD]

Like many of you, I unplugged the Fuel and Water temp outer gauges on our dash (Thank you all for this tip hyea

Well after a lot of digging, and a few helpful PM's I finally found the gauges I am looking for. Originally I was looking for marine gauges for the "Water" concerns, but I never found the color combination of the face, bezel and lighting that I wanted.

One item I knew for sure they had to have was a white LED back-lighting.

At one point I even thought about putting Tweeters in the original spacing and replacing the front speaker with high end mids. But meh, we use our helmets now with the blue-tooth. so I figure that would be a waste in the end.

Anyway... I made a few phone calls, spoke to a few very helpful folks and decided on the Professional Stepper Motor Analogue Gauges, these two... Stack Oil Pressure 0-100 PSI (1/8NPT) Gauge and the Stack Battery Voltage 8-18 V Gauge

They are made for high vibration situations and water. The main thing I was looking for as I was doing my research was the Stepper version of the gauge world. This means the accuracy is about 2% and stability is superior.

I will get them in about two weeks (They are out of the Volt meter). I will install them shortly there after. hyea:

 

[Lamonster]

I'm pretty sure it's not 1/8npt. If I remember right it's 10mm.

 

[Magic Man]

I'm pretty sure it's not 1/8npt. If I remember right it's 10mm.

Well it is now! :yikes::roflblack::roflblack:

MM

 

[IWN2RYD]

I'm pretty sure it's not 1/8npt. If I remember right it's 10mm.

MOMMY! (crys out for help):roflblack:

OK.. so will I need to get an adapter or are they just misinforming us of the description? :dontknow:

 

[SpyderRyder]

I'm pretty sure it's not 1/8npt. If I remember right it's 10mm.

Changed mine last week. It was 1/8 NPT

 

[SC92]

Mine was 1/8 NTP also.



[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtFmkgUnajk[/ame]


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-52mm-Ste...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1243b945

 

[Lamonster]

I have an old sending unit and a 1/8 npt pipe thread and I just checked, it is close but not exact. I know because I went looking for a sending unit locally when I had a run of four bad ones. I'm sure you'll be fine but it is metric just like everything else on the RT.

 

[Lamonster]

A little more searching and I found this.

The BSPT sizes are equivalent to NPT, but the thread design is different. BSPT is more rounded than NPT along with different thread angle(IIRC, 55 vs. 60).

Metric fittings are usually just 10mm or 12mm, compared to BSPT/NPT they're fine-thread.

 

[IWN2RYD]

I have an old sending unit and a 1/8 npt pipe thread and I just checked, it is close but not exact. I know because I went looking for a sending unit locally when I had a run of four bad ones. I'm sure you'll be fine but it is metric just like everything else on the RT.

Thank you for you help :thumbup::2thumbs: I will take it to my parts counter and get it adapted correctly. I am a "Install it once" kind of guy. So I am high on doing it right the first time.

I am still waiting for my hand bake, and I have my highway pegs and Stebel horn to install. I hope to do them all at the same time, less wear and tear on the body panels that way nojoke So once these gauges come in I will be in my "Man cave" for the weekend I am sure hyea::roflblack:

Mine was 1/8 NTP also.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtFmkgUnajk


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-52mm-Ste...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1243b945

And thank you for your help!:thumbup: Unfortunately that seller would not allow me to buy from them. A message popped up telling me they do not ship to my area :dontknow::gaah:

 

[SpyderRyder]

A little more searching and I found this.

As always, Lamonster is right. :bowdown:I have noticed a tiny leak in the fittings for the oil pressure sending unit.
My question now is, where do I find a 10mm about 1 inch long nipple and tee fitting with two 10mm opennings and one 1/8 openning?:dontknow:

 

[Lamonster]

Looks like this will get you from the motor (10mm) to 1/8npt. You can be creative from there.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...5fffd35be&rvr_id=&ua=M*F?&itemid=370388252204

Please see table below for exact item specifications.

Fitting, Metric Adapter, Oil Pressure, 1/8 in. NPT Female to 10mm x 1 Male, Each

Product Code: ATM-2265
Manufacturer: Auto Meter
UPC: 46074022654
Condition: New

These Auto Meter metric adapters offer an easy way to install pressure and temperature gauges into most cars with metric fittings.

 

[IWN2RYD]

Thank you! Off to fleebay now :2thumbs:

 

[SpyderRyder]

Looks like this will get you from the motor (10mm) to 1/8npt. You can be creative from there.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...5fffd35be&rvr_id=&ua=M*F?&itemid=370388252204

Please see table below for exact item specifications.

Fitting, Metric Adapter, Oil Pressure, 1/8 in. NPT Female to 10mm x 1 Male, Each

Product Code: ATM-2265
Manufacturer: Auto Meter
UPC: 46074022654
Condition: New

These Auto Meter metric adapters offer an easy way to install pressure and temperature gauges into most cars with metric fittings.

Thanks Lamonster. Your help is truly appreciated. :firstplace:

 

[NancysToy]

Looks like this will get you from the motor (10mm) to 1/8npt. You can be creative from there.

Product Code: ATM-2265
Manufacturer: Auto Meter
UPC: 46074022654
Condition: New

These Auto Meter metric adapters offer an easy way to install pressure and temperature gauges into most cars with metric fittings.

There will still be a mismatch if you just use this adapter, since you will have a mismatch again when you reinstall your existing pressure switch. This metric-NPT adapter will convert to NPT for a nipple and tee, but I have found no NPT-metric adapter to reattach the existing switch. I am sure there may be such a thing, but I have also not found a metric tee and nipple, which along with this adapter would also do the job. With the right sealant (applied sparingly) the tapered NPT threads can likely be sealed, but having the correct threads would be more sure...and more comforting. The search continues. Guess we need a kit put together by some enterprising SpyderLover.

 

[Lamonster]

There will still be a mismatch if you just use this adapter, since you will have a mismatch again when you reinstall your existing pressure switch. This metric-NPT adapter will convert to NPT for a nipple and tee, but I have found no NPT-metric adapter to reattach the existing switch. I am sure there may be such a thing, but I have also not found a metric tee and nipple, which along with this adapter would also do the job. With the right sealant (applied sparingly) the tapered NPT threads can likely be sealed, but having the correct threads would be more sure...and more comforting. The search continues. Guess we need a kit put together by some enterprising SpyderLover.

If I were doing this mod I would use the adapter to get you out of the block with the right threads then tap a 1/8npt Tee to 10mm for the sending unit. Or you may be able to find a 1/8npt sending unit that will work. Like I said, be creative. :doorag:

 

[SpyderRyder]

If I were doing this mod I would use the adapter to get you out of the block with the right threads then tap a 1/8npt Tee to 10mm for the sending unit. Or you may be able to find a 1/8npt sending unit that will work. Like I said, be creative. :doorag:

Tapping the 1/8 tee to 10 mm is exactly what I was thinking to do. Don't know yet if there is enough metal to make a good seal, but I think it's worth a shot. Plan B would be to find a sending switch with 1/8 threads.

 

[NancysToy]

Tapping one leg of the tee to 10 mm was my first thought. Also concerned about how much metal is available. A brass tee should be used to give a flat surface for the switch seal. I agree that the best bet is to get away from the crankcase. Tees are cheap to replace, the crankcase is not.

 

[IWN2RYD]

:agree:

Tapping one leg of the tee to 10 mm was my first thought. Also concerned about how much metal is available. A brass tee should be used to give a flat surface for the switch seal. I agree that the best bet is to get away from the crankcase. Tees are cheap to replace, the crankcase is not.

 

[larryd]

If your stock oil pressure sending unit has a sealing ring under it then it is stright thread...BUT if the stock sending unit is tapered threads like NPT or BSPT pipe fittings you need to use a thread pitch gauge to figure out what you have...1/8" NPT is 27 threads per inch...1/8" BSPT is 28 threads per inch...They both look the same to the human eye...They are both tapered threads, the type that get tighter as you screw the sending unit in and only a thread pitch gauge will measure the difference...

If the engine is 1/8" BSPT I would be looking for a gauge that has a BSPT sending unit...other wise your probably going to need to drill & tap a custom made T to accomodate the 1/8" NPT gauge sending unit...

THE FIRST THING TO DO IS GET SOMEONE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE THREADS ON THE ORIGINAL SENDING UNIT AND GO FROM THERE..

Another problem you may encounter is hanging all that extra weight (elec. sending unit & T fitting on a 1/8" pipe sch 40 nipple...I would be looking at using a short hex nipple or find a sch 80 nipple...

Hope this helps...larryd

 

[SC92]

This will work

Any reputable Auto accessory shop will have one of these.
Ask Mr Google

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