MaxTow Double Vision Gauge Install

[Otamiway]

After reading Jcardona1 install of these gauges (#924) I decided that these were the gauges I was looking for to monitor Water Temp & Trans Temp.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/586191-what-did-you-do-your-80-weekend-47.html

I went to http://www.glowshiftdirect.com to order the Gauges and Adapter

Water Temp: MT-DV06
40mm Water Temp Sensor Adapter: GS-AW40
Tans Temp: MT-DV12

I ordered a 3/8" to m10x1.5 adapter, which has a tiny hole in the center, in hopes of putting the sensor in trans pan. I had to enlarge to hole in the center of adapter but is turn out that 1. it wasn't bored straight in the 1st place and 2. the new hole left the thread area thin. I was not confident the once I screwed it in that it would tighten properly.

So I decided to follow Jcardona1's lead and go to Home Depot to make a T adapter for the cooler lines.

3/8" Brass "T" : A-758
3/8" Barb ends (2): A-294
1/8" to 3/8" adapter: A-776

I hit up Summit Racing for an aluminum 2 gauge panel to mount them below the cigarette lighter.
Panel: GBE-63002

So this weekend I will install and wire them up..

 

[Otamiway]

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[none]

Very nice. I was curious about the trans line t-fitting, no i see what you did.

 

[Otamiway]

Very nice. I was curious about the trans line t-fitting, no i see what you did.

Thanks

 

[jcardona1]

Nice work! GlowShift makes some really nice gauges. I love mine! Here's some pics of my tranmission line fitting. I used 1/2" barbs and I think they're a little too big; it was really hard to get onto the cooler line. 3/8" should be perfect.

 

[Otamiway]

Nice work! GlowShift makes some really nice gauges. I love mine! Here's some pics of my tranmission line fitting. I used 1/2" barbs and I think they're a little too big; it was really hard to get onto the cooler line. 3/8" should be perfect.

Thanks JC, I built the same setup in 3/8. I have my dash out now and about to drill some holes for my gauge panel

 

[Otamiway]

Started to install the gauges at the bottom of the center console. Thought about centering the mount but the panel bolts would be a challenge.




Drivers view while shifter in "D"



Drivers view in park. Since one gauge is partially blocked I opted to have the water temp on the left



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[Otamiway]

So sensor are is in place, just have to wiring. Since the grommet by my brake booster is packed, I decided to order a couple Daystar grommets to make the install as waterproof as possible.

http://www.amazon.com/Daystar-KU200...id=1350872225&sr=8-1&keywords=daystar+grommet

Once They come in, I will complete the install... and show the gauges working.

 

[Otamiway]

The Daystarr firewall boots finally arrive along w a new step bit. Install requires a 1 1/4" hole. These things are huge.

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[Otamiway]

2nd pic



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[Otamiway]

Gauges Lit

Finally have power back after Sandy came through the NY area...... So back to taking care of a couple odds and end on the Cruiser..

Installed the Daystarr firewall boot next the the existing factory grommet on the DS Firewall to the right of the Brake Booster. I drilled a 1 1/4" hole to accommodate the boot.

On the inside of the firewall there are 2 studs, one of which falls in the path of the new hole. I used a smaller bit the drill into the weld then used a pliers break the stud off.

After a generous amount of FIPG I pulled the booth into place.

 

[Otamiway]

Pictures of the Boot installed