I am installing a VDO Oil temperature gauge and want to keep the stock in-dash Vintage temp gauge working. Is it all right to have both gauges connected to the same senor, or will it cause a short?
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I am installing a VDO Oil temperature gauge and want to keep the stock in-dash Vintage temp gauge working. Is it all right to have both gauges connected to the same senor, or will it cause a short?
You'll undoubtably get a false reading. Buy a "T" fitting and hook each sensor up separately. Besides, the sender you have may not be compatible with the new gauge.
Wolfgang's post sounds a little complicated.
Larry' is a little more on the mark. Just install one or more "T's" where the original temp/pressure senders install (right next to the distributor) to handle whatever senders you have and Git R Dun!
I didn't bother with any of that. I used the original Vintage style multi-gauge with the temp scale on the top, then bought a dip stick thermometer to find out what temp the engine is really at, then drew a red line on the face of the gauge with a Sharpie to show me 205F degrees (where mine runs when it's hot) and that's that.
Larry' is a little more on the mark. Just install one or more "T's" where the original temp/pressure senders install (right next to the distributor) to handle whatever senders you have and Git R Dun!
I didn't bother with any of that. I used the original Vintage style multi-gauge with the temp scale on the top, then bought a dip stick thermometer to find out what temp the engine is really at, then drew a red line on the face of the gauge with a Sharpie to show me 205F degrees (where mine runs when it's hot) and that's that.
The sender calibration probably is different. Why not use a dipstick sensor for the VDO gauge or one in line with an external oil cooler? You probably already have a brass T near the distributor for the Vintage oil temp and pressure senders.
If the current sensor and the dipstick sensor have same rating - why not just use a toggle switch hooked to current gauge (assuming it isn't grossly inaccurate and reason for wanting a second gauge) and toggle to current sensor or the probably more accurate dip stick one.
If the current sensor and the dipstick sensor have same rating - why not just use a toggle switch hooked to current gauge (assuming it isn't grossly inaccurate and reason for wanting a second gauge) and toggle to current sensor or the probably more accurate dip stick one.
If its just that the replica 356 guage isn't calibrated - once you determine what the tick marks mean - degree decals can be applied (usually silkscreened on) to the gauge face. Supect Hollywood Speedo and others can provide.
Gordon,
Do you have the Mainley Custom By Design dipstick thermometer?
If so, how well does it fit the dipstick tube?
Mine is loose. I would be afraid to drive around with it that loose.
I am thinking about putting some heat shrink tubing around the dipstick tube to increase its diameter.
Do you have the Mainley Custom By Design dipstick thermometer?
If so, how well does it fit the dipstick tube?
Mine is loose. I would be afraid to drive around with it that loose.
I am thinking about putting some heat shrink tubing around the dipstick tube to increase its diameter.