Guest dankinzle Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 I finally got around to installing some autometer gauges into the datsun, and what a field day it's been. I thought I'd be able to adapt something for the tach and speedo, but givin my time I just ended up doing the ol' silicone trick. It holds a lot more solid than I thought it would. Has anyone installed the smaller 2 5/8" gauges into later Zs? I went into the car expecting to do it like blkmgk's but behold it's different. I have a 75 and it doesn't really bolt in to anything, there's just a cradle. Maybe I'll take some pics later. What have you guys done for these gauges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 In my 77 Z I replaced the clock w/ a 2 5/8 boost gauge by just using the clock housing and drilling a couple of holes in it for the boost gauge outlet and light. Since I used the stock housing, it bolted right back in where it came from. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 I replaced the three gauges in the stock Datsun pod with Autometer 2 5/8 gauges. It's actually quite easy, once you can get to everything. The trick I found, was to use as much of the OEM mounting hardware as possible. The Autometer gagues were not as deep as the Datsun ones, so I had to "wedge" some pieces of cardboard between the new gauges and the mounting strap in back. I suppose you could use rubber, or plain paper if you wanted. Be creative, that's what we are all about. Click here if picture doesn't load Click here if picture doesn't load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 Hey Andrew....Idle a little high? Great pics... looks sweet and neat! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 2.5 PSI of fuel pressure (top picture only) and Z-E-R-O oil pressure Actually, the stupid isolator for the fuel pressure gauges needs to be bled every year. As you can clearly see, I never got around to it this summer. Also, I think it's pretty cheap of autometer to not put some sort of power diode in their tachs to get the needle to rest a zero when the ignition is off. Thanks for the kind words. -Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayZee Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 I did this swap as well, I used a piece of styrofoam insulation. I used a knife to cut it to the desired shape and made a spacer from it. Then I wrapped them with electrical tape to keep any flakes from getting into the vents. It was easy, cheap, and turned out really good! Oh, I also had to poke a hole through the center to make way for the oil line/capillary tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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