<VV> Re: CHT gauges

[Jim Steinborn]

Stephen,

I used a Westach 2DC8 2-inch round dual CHT gauge with the ring terminal
senders. I mounted it along with a Westach voltmeter and a Wakmann 8-day
aircraft clock in an (Autometer?) anodized aluminum 3-meter panel under
the ashtray, using the original screwholes. I think I drilled new holes
in the 3-meter panel to use the original holes.

You can see a pic here:

http://steinborn.org/jim/corvair/inst.jpg 


Jim
http://steinborn.org/jim/corvair/mods.html 

> From: Stephen Upham <contactsmu at yahoo.com>
> 
> OK, I've checked on the gauges that were suggested. 
> This gauge seems like it would be the easiest to
> install under the dash and possibly get a under dash
> mounting bracket to add the oil temp (actually water
> temp converted) that I already have.  The problem is
> that it only monitors one bank of cylinders.  To have
> it monitor both, requires that I install a toggle
> switch to be able to manually monitor both cylinder
> heads.  Uggh.  $ about $110 for everything including
> the extra sender.
> http://www.egauges.com/vdo_bld.asp?Series=Cockpit#Cylinder%20Head%20Temperature%20Gauges
> 
> Much better as it automatically monitors both heads. 
> Downside is that the only way I've heard of yet is to
> drill a hole in the dash.  Ain't happening.  $ about
> 75 but does not include the extra wire necessary to
> reach the dash (minor prob.) or an under dash mounting
> bracket (major prob.) 
> http://www.recreationalmobility.com/cgi-bin/recreation/27137.html

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Jim Steinborn   Fort Collins,CO         http://www.steinborn.org/jim