Complete box panther gauge installation how-to

[monterey1962]

Link to Super Unknown gauge installation thread.

[Zcliff89]

i nervously really want to run a tach in my vic as i have posted before but, dont want to screww anything up! I went into autozone one day and all they had was a tach no wires for instal? Where would i find them and how the hell would you tap into the coil? what would you have to do?

[Glen]

Three big problems:

1. I cannot find any way to get through the firewall. I'm open to all suggestions on how to get through. There are no grommets or openings like that earlier pic and there aren't any below the brake booster. Is this because you guys are CFI/Carb and I'm EFI? Is there a different build to the cars' firewall?

2. Access to the oil sending unit location. The plate that holds the air filter box is bolted to the fucking manifold bolts. I soaked 'em with PB blaster. Two came out fine, but guess what, that's right, stripped the third one. I see only the following options: 1. pull the power steering pump and move it over (pain in the ass); or 2. take the dremel and cut that fucking third support. Again, I'm open to all suggestions.

3. I'm running out of time. Fuckin' cold weather is setting in on Friday, so I need to get this done, or at least get all the wiring strung, by tomorrow afternoon.

I use a 1 inch hole saw and drilled a hole about 3 inches to the left of the brake pedal, just above the cardboard cover, and it came out just under the booster. I used a 1 inch gromet and ran everything out that way.

[85crownHPP]

i nervously really want to run a tach in my vic as i have posted before but, dont want to screww anything up! I went into autozone one day and all they had was a tach no wires for instal? Where would i find them and how the hell would you tap into the coil? what would you have to do?

The wires are hanging out of the tach - they should be included. You use crimp connectors and a wire tap connector to tap the coil - you should find these at the store as well, along with a crimping tool. Go on and buy a whole kit if you dont have one

check out

http://www.bcae1.com/

for great info

[1990LTD]

Are all of the pics in the first page working? They aren't for me but it could be the PC I'm on.

[87gtVIC]

naw they are shot. Pete has to update things.

[1990LTD]

cool. I am honestly surprised it's not because of the computer I'm on


Is this the little guy that gets replaced? I find that kinda funny since I had to replace a leaky one the other day

[87gtVIC]

that is an oil pressure switch thing. To install any oil gauge that switch will have to be removed and the correct sender(with adapter) or mechanical oil line will have to be inserted into its place.

[1990LTD]

Cool. I am getting that funky old Stewart Warner gauge pod from 91grandmarquis, so it's electric. Does that thing trigger the oil light on my dashboard? If so, does that function remain once I have the new one in?

Can I just buy a Sunpro electric sender from fleabay? I have no idea what kind of adapter I need, or if I'm getting rid of the stock oil pressure switch completely (as in, does it splice in or replace it entirely?)

[87gtVIC]

Cool. I am getting that funky old Stewart Warner gauge pod from 91grandmarquis, so it's electric. Does that thing trigger the oil light on my dashboard? If so, does that function remain once I have the new one in?

Can I just buy a Sunpro electric sender from fleabay? I have no idea what kind of adapter I need, or if I'm getting rid of the stock oil pressure switch completely (as in, does it splice in or replace it entirely?)

Yes it trigger the oil light in the dash board according to my EVTM. With it removed nothing bad happens though as in the light does not stay on etc. You will loose the function of the light but that is what the new gauge is for.

I have no idea about the compatibility between senders from different manufacturers. But one thing I can tell you is this. The oil pressure sender will most likely be shaped like a big cow bell. That big cow bell will not even come close to fitting against the engine block where the oil pressure switch sits currently. You will be in need of an oil pressure adapter thingy. It looks like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-93...Q5fAccessories

You can find that adapter on trucks as well. Just search for them instead of paying that much for one. It is a pocket item in the junkyards that is free

That screws into the block and then the bell sender screw's into that. And you can be on your merry way.

EDIT my description of the oil light may be wrong. But it will not light up anyway with the thing removed.

[1990LTD]

thanks!




thats what I was looking at.

http://www.amazon.com/Sunpro-CP7577-Oil-Pressure-Sender/dp/B00029JXMA

[85crownHPP]

Its on the to-do list!!!! i lost a lot of the old pics... gotta snap new ones.

[91grandmarquis]

You can buy the "T" adapter to keep your oil light sender so it doesn't trigger it, they have them under accessories on the sunpro site.

[85crownHPP]

removing our senders wont trigger the oil or temp circuits for the warning light.

[87gtVIC]

thanks!




thats what I was looking at.

http://www.amazon.com/Sunpro-CP7577-.../dp/B00029JXMA

aww that is one I haven't seen before. That would work I suppose on a sunpro gauge..no idea about a warner though.