Tom,
Thanks for the thought on this. I did not actually see the gauges as the
main knowledgeable shopkeeper was out. Id keep that in mind. Good point.
However I noticed that the VDO gauges made in Italy had a cheap looking
finish of the dial n glass than the Chinese made ones. Funny. But the
shopkeeper recommended the VDO ones very highly over the chinese.
Asad.> Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:45:21 -0600> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:
vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Aftermarket gauges choice.> >
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> >
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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.>
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