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Gus 02-03-2012 07:30 PM

6V tacho/temp guages?
 

My 28 Tudor has a stock 6V +gnd elec system. Can anyone recommend temp and tacho gauges that will work well with my setup?

Cheers, Gus

AL in NY 02-03-2012 07:50 PM

Re: 6V tacho/temp guages?
 

Go to www.westach.com. They have 6 volt, positive ground water temp, oil pressure gauges and 2 inch, 3 inch and 4 inch 6 volt tachometers. Very good products. They will build the gauge to order. Very good company!!!!!

pick 02-03-2012 08:36 PM

Re: 6V tacho/temp guages?
 

I agree with AL in NY. I have a Westach tach & it's made well, easy to hook up and works great..... a little pricey though

Jim/GA 02-03-2012 11:32 PM

Re: 6V tacho/temp guages?
 

Gus-
Except for the bulb that goes in the gauge to illuminate it at night, most tachometers do not really care what the voltage of the system is, or the ground. Don't get too hung up on that.

Mechanical temp gauges do not use any electric either, except for illumination.

This makes your selection easier.

dumb person 02-04-2012 12:57 AM

Re: 6V tacho/temp guages?
 

When was the last time anyone even saw a mechanical temp'gauge? Do they even make them anymore?

Gus 02-04-2012 02:02 AM

Re: 6V tacho/temp guages?
 

Thanks for the great tips guys. Westach look good, but pricey like you say. Thanks. Gus

dumb person 02-04-2012 02:41 AM

Re: 6V tacho/temp guages?
 

Oh wait they do exist somewhere, not anywhere near here though http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/43...ure_Gauge.html

James Rogers 02-04-2012 07:16 AM

Re: 6V tacho/temp guages?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by dumb person (Post 356635)
When was the last time anyone even saw a mechanical temp'gauge? Do they even make them anymore?

They are available in every parts house here in the US. I have never been in a well stocked part store that didn't have them.


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