Favorite Aftermarket 3 Gauge Kit for an FJ40 - Oil Pressure Voltage and Temperature (1 Viewer)

[GRM]

I’ve come to the conclusion that I cannot trust the old gauges in my 40 and need an aftermarket solution to keep tabs on my 2fe.

The gauges I think I am most interested in are:

• Oil Pressure
• Water Temperature
• Voltage
  

I’m looking for help: I’d like to know what your favorite 3 gauge kit is for a 40 and how you hooked it up? Currently I’m thinking to bolt the 3 gauges directly below my steering column, but I am a bit lost what mounting plate will fit the best, and what kit has the right adapters to fit my 2fe.

I appreciate everyones help.

 

[Kschep]

Why can’t you trust them? ....

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[hobbes]

For an A pillar set up, post number 8? Awl_TEQ Metal Parts etc. - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/awl_teq-metal-parts-etc.972516/

 

[Roadnoiz40]

FWIW, My '76 FJ40 was showing low oil pressure over the last few years. The original sending unit was getting weak. The part is still used on newer Toyota vehicles. I replaced mine with a new Toyota sender and bingo, pressure back up from being just above the L. Pic is with the new sending unit and at idle after being warmed up. I would personally fix your factory gauges, not add more to the mix. Clean contacts, replace wires or whatever to get them in spec.

 

[1962fj40]

If you don't mind spending some money, check out Dakota Digital

Toyota

Dakota Digital manufactures digital instrumentation and accessories for the automotive, motorcycle and car audio enthusiast.

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[GRM]

Why can’t you trust them? ....

check this out before getting craycray:

Clusters, Gauges, Speedo & Odo meters

There seems to be a lot of questions about Clusters, Gauges, Speedo and Odo meters, so I thought why not set up a page as a reference guide / database / knowledge center? Over time I collected a lot of pictures. I created a Gallery with all the photos I have, which you can see here...

forum.ih8mud.com

I do intend to fix the cluster at some point in the future, but right now I have higher priority issues to take care of of my cruiser. I need a temporary solution for gauges that can last a year or three.

I can’t trust them because of a few reasons:

• The harness from the fuse box to the gauges is melted (in case you didn’t know: bolts should not replace a fuse when the fuse blows )
• The sending units are mis-matched and its unknown if they work or not. Some are for an F engine, some for a 2f, some for a 3fe)
• It is unknown if the engine harness from the donor fj62 has the wiring from the gauges to the sending units

For these reasons, I want to toss a couple aftermarket gauges at the 40, and deal with the remaining problems in the short term rather than chase gauge issues.

 

[jim land]

I like mechanical gauges for oil and temp and a voltmeter is a good addition since the factory is a amp meter