Need Advice on Aftermarket Gauges

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I've spent over a year and a thousand words on here trying to fix the fuel gauge and temp gauge on my 65 Dart, to no avail. The 65 used a points type instrument voltage regulator in the fuel gauge which no one has a replacement for. So, I'm throwing in the towel and want to put an aftermarket fuel and temp gauge in. What is the process and best choice for gauges that I can put under the dash, small if possible? Thanks, Vance
 
VanceC said:
I've spent over a year and a thousand words on here trying to fix the fuel gauge and temp gauge on my 65 Dart, to no avail. The 65 used a points type instrument voltage regulator in the fuel gauge which no one has a replacement for. So, I'm throwing in the towel and want to put an aftermarket fuel and temp gauge in. What is the process and best choice for gauges that I can put under the dash, small if possible? Thanks, Vance
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Can you put a 66 setup in the dash and tank?
 
Autometer or Stewart Warner are tried and true and have a clean and simple look to them. If you go the Stewart Warner route be sure to get the DeLuxe gauges. They are lighted. Bummer with the issues you're having. Jeff
 
Or Ebay.

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There are electric and mechanical gauges. Electric are typically more expensive than the mechanical. And a little harder to come by the last year or two with supply shortages. Electrical gauges require far less plumbing than the mechanical. Everyone has their preference. I like the electric gauges because they eliminate the possibility of a fluid leaking inside the vehicle if the plumbing ever fails.
 
I put a triple set of aftermarket gauges in recently I got from Summit. Bought them over a year ago and just recently installed them. Oil/Volts/Temp. Fairly simple install.
 
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Learn from my mistakes and use high quality gauges as recommended above! I used Equus gauges and had nothing but trouble with the temp and oil pressure gauges. Both poorly calibrated. Equus oil pressure gauge showed 0 psi at hot idle, Autometer shows 15 psi. Equus showed 220 deg. With the AC on cruising town, Autometer never gets above 180 deg.

Autometer temp and pressure verified with good test equipment.

Cley
 
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