Puma Gauges Installation

[Baytown]

Gday fellas.Could some one who has installed a Boost gauge in their Puma, please advise where they installed the bBoost gauge tubing?i.e via a T piece or a penetrator?Could you include a photo?Thank you, and best wishes.KenFlickr (https://www.flickr.com/gp/61462717@N07/j47x9L)https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48857324183_9a2fee620a_k.jpg (http://https://www.aulro.com/afvb/"[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hrmyjk"]Flickr:)258AB1D7-5A54-4BA3-A87F-F921D0DA519C (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/"[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hrmyjk"]Flickr:) by [URL="https://www.aulro.com/afvb/"[url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/61462717@N07/"]

[Robmacca]

Sorry for the change in topic.... but curious as to where u got your dash mat from ??

Rob

[Toxic_Avenger]

I have not done this to a puma, but have installed on a number of other cars.
Tee piece is easy, but I'm not aware of any boost signal vac/pressure lines on this engine.
Best bet long term would be to drill and tap a hole and fit a hose barb (usually screws in via a NPT thread), then run the hose from there.

Options would be limited, but I'd be looking at the intake manifold (plastic), the throttle body below it, or the intercooler.
You can also get fittings that slip in-line of a hose (ie the intercooler hose), but this would involve cutting said hose in half, use of more hose clamps, and more possible boost leak points.

There appears to be a MAP sensor on the intake manifold- if you have the option of an electronic boost gauge (not mechanical), then you'd already be 90% there.

[Robmacca]

I have not done this to a puma, but have installed on a number of other cars.
Tee piece is easy, but I'm not aware of any boost signal vac/pressure lines on this engine.
Best bet long term would be to drill and tap a hole and fit a hose barb (usually screws in via a NPT thread), then run the hose from there.

Options would be limited, but I'd be looking at the intake manifold (plastic), the throttle body below it, or the intercooler.
You can also get fittings that slip in-line of a hose (ie the intercooler hose), but this would involve cutting said hose in half, use of more hose clamps, and more possible boost leak points.

There appears to be a MAP sensor on the intake manifold- if you have the option of an electronic boost gauge (not mechanical), then you'd already be 90% there.


Not sure if this helps but I use my Scangauge II to read/monitor my boost...

[carpdvl]

Sorry for the change in topic.... but curious as to where u got your dash mat from ??

Rob
Edit : double post

[carpdvl]

Sorry for the change in topic.... but curious as to where u got your dash mat from ??

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[Baytown]

eBay Australia Rob.
Easy to find.


Sorry for the change in topic.... but curious as to where u got your dash mat from ??

Rob

[Baytown]

GDay Mitch.
Long time no type!
Thanks for the help, and the barb seems the easiest option, so I’ve bought one from eBay and will insert it in the top Intercooler hose.
Thanks again mate and best wishes.

Ken


I have not done this to a puma, but have installed on a number of other cars.
Tee piece is easy, but I'm not aware of any boost signal vac/pressure lines on this engine.
Best bet long term would be to drill and tap a hole and fit a hose barb (usually screws in via a NPT thread), then run the hose from there.

Options would be limited, but I'd be looking at the intake manifold (plastic), the throttle body below it, or the intercooler.
You can also get fittings that slip in-line of a hose (ie the intercooler hose), but this would involve cutting said hose in half, use of more hose clamps, and more possible boost leak points.

There appears to be a MAP sensor on the intake manifold- if you have the option of an electronic boost gauge (not mechanical), then you'd already be 90% there.

[filcar]

My ultragauge reads boost pressure through the ECU along with heaps of other gauges available

[Toxic_Avenger]

IMO, nothing beats an analogue gauge for some applications. Easier to get an understanding of how a variable changes with time.
An old aviation trick is to twist the gauges in their pods so that all 'normal' operating conditions point in the same direction. That way an erroneous reading can be quickly identified. it also drives the OCD types bonkers.

[Dorian]

This is a neat install of the ultra gauge.

Defender 90 XS: Ultra Gauge Installation (http://defender90xs.blogspot.com/2014/09/ultra-gauge-installation.html'm=1)

Cheers Glen

[Tombie]

With all intentions to fit the Ultraguage as per above - for now its just velcro attached to the front of that location.

Works a treat.

[Baytown]

Done.
Thanks Mitch.
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[Baytown]

Hi folks;


Another question re fitting accessory gauges to my Defender Puma.


Does anyone know what adaptor I need to fit into the oil pressure port on the engine, so I can retain factory pressure info and fit a 1/4 oil temp probe?


? M10 ?


I purchased an SAAS 1/4 (Redarc oil temp sender) 1/8 mid port (factory oil pressure sender but 1/8 is too small so I need this size please) with 1/4 end thread.


I realise I can tell what size I need by disconnecting the factory sender and seeing if the 1/4 inch SAAS unit will fit the block, but If I can find out without spilling oil all over myself first (remember, open 1/8 mid port) I’d prefer to ask, and use what others recommend.


Thanks in advance and best wishes all.


Ken
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[Tote]

An old aviation trick is to twist the gauges in their pods so that all 'normal' operating conditions point in the same direction. That way an erroneous reading can be quickly identified. it also drives the OCD types bonkers.

Not just aviation, lots of old trucks also had this trick done

Regards,
Tote

[Baytown]

1/4"x18tpi NPTF
I hope this helps someone else.

[SpudHeadTed]

My ultragauge reads boost pressure through the ECU along with heaps of other gauges available

Ultraguage is simple and excellent. It fits perfectly on the Puma instrument binacle where the blank is in the centre, but I haven’t gone to the extent of dismantling the dash! Still need acces to the rear buttons for settings IMO. ...It just can’t read EGT’s.