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Dexter J - 28 Mar 2004 15:37 GMT

Salutations:

Looking for recommendations on calibrated engine gauges - links and/or
experiences?

I have been able to find a few aeronautic sets - but the are mostly
Lycoming specific.

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Dave Hinz - 28 Mar 2004 16:10 GMT

> Salutations:
>
> Looking for recommendations on calibrated engine gauges - links and/or
> experiences?

What are you trying to measure, exactly? VDO has been Saab's supplier
for gauges (factory and accessory) for many decades, for good reason.

> I have been able to find a few aeronautic sets - but the are mostly
> Lycoming specific.

I've used a car as a test-bed for aircraft instrumentation before, it's
measuring the same things really. If it's good enough to pass FAA/PMA,
it's plenty good for your car, and the gauge doesn't know if it's on
a plane or a car, after all. But, do check out VDO or let me know if you
would like me to find out where I bought mine from. I have a few that
I took out of my c900, as well.

Dave Hinz

need me to dig around to find a source.

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Dexter J - 28 Mar 2004 19:43 GMT

Salutations:

>> Salutations:
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> need me to dig around to find a source.

Specifically - I'm looking for accuracy in on a numbered metric sweep. One
0f the interesting things about aircraft gauges is that they can be had so
that they do not present in a fixed arc - that is to say the temperature
plate rotates in a circle behind a marked lens and can provide a wider
range of more accurate readings.

I want to find oil pressure as well as transmission (5 speed) and oil
temperatures. However, I would also like to consider a second tree in the
A Pillar with exhaust temperature as well as master cylinder and fuel
pressure. Trying to keep my ashtray as I use it.

I want to avoid an screen based gauge solution, mostly because I find it
easier to follow a analogue gauge on the road. Links are welcome if you
have any.

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LauraK - 28 Mar 2004 20:15 GMT

This is a US source, but they may ship anywhere. It's from an ad in a racing
magazine or sources I know racers use:
http://www.autometer.com/
Racing would be the best sources. Formula 1/open wheel would be the most likely
to use the information you're looking for.

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Dexter J - 28 Mar 2004 21:43 GMT

Salutations:

> This is a US source, but they may ship anywhere. It's from an ad in a
> racing
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> http://www.madmousergraphics.com
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Thank you kindly.

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Paul Halliday - 28 Mar 2004 22:45 GMT

> I want to find oil pressure as well as transmission (5 speed) and oil
> temperatures. However, I would also like to consider a second tree in the
> A Pillar with exhaust temperature as well as master cylinder and fuel
> pressure. Trying to keep my ashtray as I use it.

Have you taken a look at Autometer? They make all sort of guff from basic
oil temp/pressure right through to cylinder head temp/egt stuff. As I've
said, Racetech also have a very good reputation this side of the pond.

> I want to avoid an screen based gauge solution, mostly because I find it
> easier to follow a analogue gauge on the road. Links are welcome if you
> have any.

Remind me, what do you drive? If you've a 9000 then you've got a greater set
of DIN slots to play with but less stowage bin. If you've a C900, then that
stowage bin is going to be a good friend if you want a *lot* of gauges.

Have a look at http://www.egauges.com/ for a massive variety. I'm sure
you'll find something there.

Paul

1989 900 Turbo S
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Paul Halliday - 28 Mar 2004 22:37 GMT

> Salutations:
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> I have been able to find a few aeronautic sets - but the are mostly
> Lycoming specific.

Dex - are you talking about auxiliary in-car gauges or more
mechanical/garage type gauges? I've not much experience of the latter, other
than to say I've been pleased with the Gunson tools that I've bought.

If we're talking in-car gauges, I'd say VDO - especially as you're in north
America and seemingly would have the full range available. I've been very
pleased with the Racetech gauges that I've bought - very little needle
bounce and consistent readings. I've also been very pleased with the Equus
gauges I've used - cheap'n'chearful, but again good quality.

Paul

1989 900 Turbo S
http://saab.go.dyndns.org/

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Dexter J - 28 Mar 2004 23:40 GMT

Salutations:

>> Salutations:
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> 1989 900 Turbo S
> http://saab.go.dyndns.org/

Hey brother Paul - looking for cockpit gauges and sensors. VDO may be the
right answer, however they don't seem to have a pyrometer and no one seems
to have a transmission tempurature gauge for a five speed. I think I may
have to use an standard oil gauge..

Will poke around for Equus - thank you kindly. I could probably use a
Gunson set and extend the hoses - but it would be a little crowded in the
front seats I fear.. :/ ..

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