Asad, With respect to the gauges, the range seems to be OK, but you did not mention the "sweep" i.e. the arc the needle swings through. I try to find gauges with 270 degree sweep; this gives a more precise reading. Many of the cheaper gauges have a sweep of only 30-45 degrees.
Tom Potter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of asad ishaque Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:19 PM To: vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu Subject: [vintagvw] Aftermarket gauges choice. Guys, Today I spent some time roaming around the local spare parts market. I am considering buying some aftermarket gauges to mount along with an tachometer I got a while back and a type 3 VDO clock in a custom made console for the 68 bug. The usual shopkeeper was not present or he would have guided me well in detail. The assistant just showed me the boxes. He thought I was from some company as I was showing so much interest in the specs! I had the choice of VDO gauges (all made in Italy), Chinese brands and Taiwan made stuff. I copied some info off the VDO boxes: Oil pressure: 0 to 100 psi/kgcm2 Temp: 130-280F Voltmeter: 8-18 Volts Questions: Would the above ranges be suitable for a VW bug?? Is it prudent to have a custom made T plumbing to accomodate the original oil pressure switch, sender for oil pressure and oil temperature in the original oil pressure switch location?? Im quite sure we have had discussions on this topic before but Ive gone grey Im afraid. Any input in what to choose would be most welcome. TIA Asad. _________________________________________________________________ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
