Extra Gauges

**gruntfuttock** · 14th August 2006, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by JDNSW

When I owned an Auster aeroplane forty years ago I considered adding an oil temperature gauge - mechanic said he had done it before, but owners always asked him to remove them because the readings frightened them.
(Gipsy Major 3 engine)

John

I was thinking about adding one of each, but is it worth it? This was basically the question I was asking. I have a oil temp gauge but I do not know if it is OK for the Fender or if there is a difference between the two.

**George130** · 14th August 2006, 07:11 PM

My guages are in the panel below the stereo.
The gearbox oil temp guage is in farenheight which is anoying as you have to think. The oil temp has gotten quite hot a few times and yes it does scare you. One sujestion I was given was to disconnect it so I wouldn't worry. I have pulled over in the past when the guage just got to high. As for the bling I will have to check it out as I wan't to do that.

**jase** · 15th August 2006, 05:15 PM

I am planning on adding a G'Box temp gauge as well (& oil temp & Boost & EGT & Oil press & & & & )
I am also going to add G'Box oil cooler, anyone know how good the R380 oil pump is? will it handle the restriction of an oil filter while I'm at it?
Jase

**dobbo** · 15th August 2006, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by jase

I am planning on adding a G'Box temp gauge as well (& oil temp & Boost & EGT & Oil press & & & & )
I am also going to add G'Box oil cooler, anyone know how good the R380 oil pump is? will it handle the restriction of an oil filter while I'm at it?
Jase

look at the h.u.d on the link in the bling for dullbird thread one of them on this site has all these functions

**George130** · 15th August 2006, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by jase

I am planning on adding a G'Box temp gauge as well (& oil temp & Boost & EGT & Oil press & & & & )
I am also going to add G'Box oil cooler, anyone know how good the R380 oil pump is? will it handle the restriction of an oil filter while I'm at it?
Jase

I have an oil cooler with the ZF Auto. Still have to fit the second cooler.

**discowhite** · 16th August 2006, 04:02 PM

ED, repco are currently doing good quality coolers, there in the latest cattledog! well in sydney anyway???

other wise earls http://www.earls.com.au/index.php

phil

**George130** · 16th August 2006, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by discowhite

ED, repco are currently doing good quality coolers, there in the latest cattledog! well in sydney anyway???

other wise earls http://www.earls.com.au/index.php

phil

I have one sitting in the garage. Not as tough as those ones. I will be pulling things apart in the next couple of weeks and begin the process of rebuilding my poor baby.

**Michael2** · 17th August 2006, 04:22 PM

I copied this from the VDO Tacho Wiring discussion. The relevant info has been left in dark print.

I went to the Speedometer shop to get a wiring diagram for the VDO Tacho.

They can check the calibration for $0-15 which is pretty reasonable.

First though I need to gather the following information :

Alternator Pulley Diameter
Crank Shaft Pulley Diameter
No. of Pole pairs on Rotor
Single phase or Star point pick up for signal
Tacho F.S.D. (Full Scale Deflection)

This seems to suggest that if the alternator was replaced with a bigger / different unit, the tacho may need recalibration.

Can anyone tell me what the standard alternator & crank pulley diameters are? And answer any of the other questions.

I suppose if I can determine that my alternator has a non standard sized pulley, then I can narrow it to an alt. mod.

While I was there I found some Brand New VDO Volt Meters, old stock for $20.
They've got 5 left. They were an upmarket meter in their day, but their "chunky" surround means they don't match any other gauges in style. They come with green & red sleeves for the globe and the guy says they light up behind the numbers like a modern gauge.

Ringwood Speedometer Services (03) 9874 2260

No affiliation, I just thought someone might need a cheap Volt Meter.

I suppose I should post this on the Extra Gauges discussion too.

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