Additional Gauges / Instrumentation for a Classic?

[bkahler]

Ray,

Here's an ebay auction for a Teleflex speedometer. I can't guarantee that it's the same as used in most of the Classics but it has the same part number as the one I pulled from the 345 that I dismantled.

I bought one just like it but since my Argosy is a long way from being on the road I have no idea if it will work correctly or not.

I have no idea why yours doesn't have a trip odometer, that seems pretty unusual to say the least.

Brad

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by tjdonahoe

Want to spend money? Digital outside air temperature gauge, rear axle temperature gauge ,maybe an exhaust temperature gauge......

I do like the idea of the rear axle (diff) temp and the exhaust temp gauges!

To bad Teleflex doesn't make them in the XL style.

[Keyair]

I am still trying to figure out the air speed indicator... It would be interesting to know what the headwind is!

But I also like the idea of adding a tach, oil pressure, and temp gauge for the genset.

[Bethany533]

Thanks Brad.
That one is close, but mine uses a clip to hold the drive cable on. If I can squeeze under the dash, I'll post a pic.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Bethany533

Thanks Brad.
That one is close, but mine uses a clip to hold the drive cable on. If I can squeeze under the dash, I'll post a pic.

Dang, I missed that!

PM me your mailing address and I'll send you one to try.

[Kota]

How can you drive without this engine instrument!



Any guesses?

[bkahler]

Well, I've not found one of those lurking in my Argosy so I'm assuming it was only issued with the Classic's....

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Kota

How can you drive without this engine instrument!

Attachment 255194

Any guesses?

Looks like 1 horsepower to me...

[Kota]

Another hint!

[Kota]

About 60 years ago a parts salesman used to stop by my dad's shop to replenish oil, wiper blades, filters, mufflers, etc... He gave out novelty samples occasionally.

This little horse sits on your dash. The hose connects to the intake manifold. The diaphragm pulls the strings causing the horse to perk up as the vacuum increases. Best economy comes when the pony is erect and stiff.

[bkahler]

I'll take TWO!!!

[Keyair]

Now THAT is funny!

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer

Looks like 1 horsepower to me...

need my mailing address to send me the winning price ?

[Kota]

http://pomsiespushpuppets.blogspot.c...nd-engine.html

[Gregsch]

Originally Posted by Keyair

I wonder if this would work Charly.... Oil pressure gauge, so runs from a sender, and reads to 90psi....
I think I might grab one and try it as a Fuel pressure gauge...

Teleflex Oil Pressure Gauge 0 90 PSI Part 54658 | eBay


Added this to my gauge setup(temporarily installed).
Innovate Fuel/Air gauge.

Keyair ,
How do you like your A/F gauge now that you have had a chance to use it? I am going to add one to mine. Would you buy the same one again if you had the choice?

[bkahler]

Wayne, I opted to use an AEM 30-4110 wide band O2 A/F gauge. I'm not sure about other gauges but this one was recommended to me by my TBI tuner because it can be connected to the PCM which allows the WBO2 reading to be logged.

AEM 30-4110






Brad

[Boom Sounds]

Hmmm....can I connect that to my TBI PCM and monitor it while driving down the road?


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[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Boom Sounds

Hmmm....can I connect that to my TBI PCM and monitor it while driving down the road?

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Nick the short answer is it wouldn't really do anything for you to connect it to your PCM, for monitoring purposes you just need the gauge. The long answer is my tuner wanted to have the WBO2 sensor output logged with all the other data was so when he makes tuning adjustments to the PCM code he can see what all of the other variables were doing at the same time. To log the WBO2 data he had to add code to the PCM to get it to log properly.

The PCM itself does not use the WBO2 data at all, it will only use the Narrow Band O2 sensor for fuel mixture adjustments.

On a side issue I also had him add in an output that will turn the radiator cooling fans on when the coolant temperature gets too high. That negated the need for me to add a separate temperature controller for my electric fans.

Brad

[Gregsch]

Originally Posted by bkahler

Wayne, I opted to use an AEM 30-4110 wide band O2 A/F gauge. I'm not sure about other gauges but this one was recommended to me by my TBI tuner because it can be connected to the PCM which allows the WBO2 reading to be logged.

AEM 30-4110

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Brad

Thanks Brad! If that's what you bought that's all I need to know. I know you always do all the research that's needed and then some. I am planning on rebuilding my Quadrajet and I want to establish a base line before I get started. I will let you know how it turns out.

[Boom Sounds]

Thanks Brad, I almost understood that!


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