Anyone have detail instructions on how to wire a boost gauge??...
02-24-2003, 04:05 PM
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Anyone have detail instructions on how to wire a boost gauge??...
I want to install myself my new AutoMeter boost gauge but I don't know how and where to wire the electrical part. If anyone can write a detail explanation I will appreciatte that.
02-24-2003, 04:12 PM
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Re: If it'sa sim-[le vacuum line boost gauge, the only thing 'lectrical is the gauge light bulb.
That's the part that I don't know how to wire, the electrical part of the light bulb.
02-24-2003, 04:15 PM
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Where will you be mounting your boost gauge? You can easily get this red and black wire from...
the ash tray.
Remove the ash tray, and there are 2 connectors there, one for the dash lights, the other to power the socket.
the red and black are the light.
tap into these wires, run the cable to your gauge.
Small speaker zip-cord will work great for this.
you don't need heavy cable, the lighter the better.
twist the bare ends together, tape with electrical tape, hide the cable, you are done.
Remove the ash tray, and there are 2 connectors there, one for the dash lights, the other to power the socket.
the red and black are the light.
tap into these wires, run the cable to your gauge.
Small speaker zip-cord will work great for this.
you don't need heavy cable, the lighter the better.
twist the bare ends together, tape with electrical tape, hide the cable, you are done.
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02-24-2003, 04:55 PM
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Are you ready for this? Are you sure you can do this OK?
Have you done a search on this?
I can show you some of the way, but you will need to route a hose, cut tubing, use a "T" connectors, clamps, etc.
If this is your first time doing this type of thing, look around be
fore you do.
Here is the over-all pic from moving the boost gauge hose to the primary vacuum line from the manifold.
It works great.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost2.jpg">
The main line coming from the manifold, is at the bottom here. It has the enlarged curve at the back end, because I did not trim the hose, when I added in the "T" connector. I may trim this later.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost4.jpg">
A close-in view of the connection.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost5.jpg">
Side view.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost6.jpg">
Routed back thru the firewall.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost7.jpg">
I can show you some of the way, but you will need to route a hose, cut tubing, use a "T" connectors, clamps, etc.
If this is your first time doing this type of thing, look around be
fore you do.
Here is the over-all pic from moving the boost gauge hose to the primary vacuum line from the manifold.
It works great.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost2.jpg">
The main line coming from the manifold, is at the bottom here. It has the enlarged curve at the back end, because I did not trim the hose, when I added in the "T" connector. I may trim this later.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost4.jpg">
A close-in view of the connection.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost5.jpg">
Side view.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost6.jpg">
Routed back thru the firewall.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~jbipes/jpgs/boost7.jpg">