Guest scarylarry Posted August 7, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 7, 2010 I just installed the gauges this past week, it took me 3 nights to complete I get home around midnight and would work on it for a couple hrs each night.. Turn out great I did have a small leak at the temp. probe I took very lightly coat of teflon and coated the threads, was careful not to get any on the end of the fitting. Not real crazy about teflon tape, that is from my personal experience.. Monty show me a trick on mounting the gauges and it remove the room for error on the alignment, take a vise grip and clamp it in place drill and screw in place no need to remove and allow for errors.. Also the dremel tool I think was the best for cutting easy to guide and less room for a real problem They are one the neatest gadgets going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted August 7, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 7, 2010 I just installed the gauges this past week, it took me 3 nights to complete I get home around midnight and would work on it for a couple hrs each night.. Turn out great I did have a small leak at the temp. probe I took very lightly coat of teflon and coated the threads, was careful not to get any on the end of the fitting. Not real crazy about teflon tape, that is from my personal experience.. Monty show me a trick on mounting the gauges and it remove the room for error on the alignment, take a vise grip and clamp it in place drill and screw in place no need to remove and allow for errors.. Also the dremel tool I think was the best for cutting easy to guide and less room for a real problem They are one the neatest gadgets going... About time you got that project done I had the same problem on the temp gauge, so I used liquid tape, fixed the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted August 7, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 7, 2010 Glad you got them installed with not much trouble. Where's the pictures??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted August 7, 2010 Share #4 Posted August 7, 2010 About time you got that project done I had the same problem on the temp gauge, so I used liquid tape, fixed the problem. Was going to a be a winter project but the temps so hot and so bored when I get home started sooner.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest scarylarry Posted August 7, 2010 Share #6 Posted August 7, 2010 More pictures are on Facebook didn't know if Don would like them here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted August 7, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 7, 2010 Why would you think that? I don't mind at all. Maker's Mark....YECCCCCCHHHHH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted August 7, 2010 Share #8 Posted August 7, 2010 Why would you think that? I don't mind at all. Maker's Mark....YECCCCCCHHHHH! I know but it was free and I see why........Hey makes a great injection cleaner.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted August 7, 2010 Share #9 Posted August 7, 2010 Ya better hope the pygmies don't see the pics of that hooch..... Boomer....who sez ya don't know what trouble is until ya got a passel of them ankle-biters soused up and raising hell............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massey130 Posted August 8, 2010 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2010 Why would you think that? I don't mind at all. Maker's Mark....YECCCCCCHHHHH! they do put it in a pretty bottle. I really thought that stuff was lubricant ! I found it really was, cause once you had enough you find yourself sliding to the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 8, 2010 Share #11 Posted August 8, 2010 Looks good! 'bout time too...lol Hey, the oil pressure gauge is a little crooked, so you'll have to take it back apart.:stickpoke::stickpoke::stickpoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantornado Posted August 8, 2010 Share #12 Posted August 8, 2010 Not only do they look good but they work good too! Glad you got them on and Ponch did such a great job of putting the package together to make it easy on us to install.................Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted August 9, 2010 Share #13 Posted August 9, 2010 Way to go Larry! I knew you could do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted August 9, 2010 Share #14 Posted August 9, 2010 WHEW! Boy I feel better.....if Larry can do it, I know anyone can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted August 9, 2010 Share #15 Posted August 9, 2010 Those that install these gauges would be best served if they stuck the temp end in boiling water. I had one installed (last year) and it read 230-250 degrees when running. I bought another temp gauge and before installing it I checked it with the hot water and it said that boiling water was 190 degrees. So I got another and it was correct. Ponch did a great job with these kits and I am proud to have one on my RSMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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