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Will my sensors work with my gauges? |
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Unfortunately, the short answer is probably not! Whichever company you purchase your gauges from, you will need to use their sensors to match their range. Sensors can vary from range to range even from the same manufacturer. For example the Smiths Classic range sensors will not work with the Smiths Telemetrix range. Manufacturers make sensors with characteristics to match their gauges, which may not necessarily match other manufacturers gauges. Oil Pressure Gauges - 12V Most engines do not have an oil pressure sensor to supply an oil pressure gauge. Vehicles usually have a low oil pressure switch mounted on the side of the engine block. This is a device that illuminates a dash board mounted warning light, should oil pressure drop below a set pressure. This device has not be designed to make an oil pressure gauge work. If a warning light is required, you will need to fit a t-piece to the engine block, which has a takeoff for the warning light switch and the oil pressure sender. T-pieces can be supplied with various threads to suit various engines. Please state make of engine when ordering. Oil Pressure Gauges - Mechanical The same information applies as above for this type of gauge. In place of an oil pressure sender, you will need to purchase an oil pressure pipe and fitting adaptor. Temperature Gauges - 12V As stated above, you will need to purchase a matching temperature sender for your gauge.
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