Remove Clock - Install CHT ??

[North Coast Cab]

Will the VDO Cylinder Head Temp gauge directly replace the factory clock?

JG

[Doug Zielke]

I'm wondering about this too...but I think the VDO gauge is much smaller in diameter than the clock.

[cary]

Way smaller . But someone makes a BIGASS oil pressure IDIOT light. That's what I think I'll do some day.

[89911]

Has anyone installed a direct air vent in the clock outlet? I know SmartRacing sells these for $200 and I am wondering what you get for the $$?

[tryan]

i think the vdo cht for 914's is a 2" and they sell a adapter ring to fit the 2 and 3/8ths hole in stock consoles. the 911 clock is 3" plus. modify fit!

[maxnine11]

you could do both. the oil pressure warning light (red lens), with the a cyl. head temp guage set into that lens. max

[tryan]

your knuckles are turning white at 125.

[maxnine11]

i stole that dash picture from Brian's Santa Barbara run pictures. looks closer to about 145. that's what color he always is !! LOL sorry Brian. max

[tryan]

i have the same winter tan. the dual purpose gauge looks excellent.

put a 6-way switch on + 5 more thermocouples and you could check every cylinder.

i have to take my clock out and shake it if i want it to start back up.

[RallyJon]

How about taking a fuel/oil level dual gauge and having one of the VDO gauge shops swap the guts for a CHT and maybe a voltmeter? Same diameter--would fit and look correct.

[North Coast Cab]

Wayne's got the CHT gauge listed as 2 1/16". I'll look into the custome set-up. Sure would be the easiest way to mount the CHT though. Unless of course Maxnine11 can fabricate the described idiot ligt and gauge.

JG

[1980SC]

I replaced my clock with the 2" VDO CHT gauge. I found that the plastic containers of cake icing/frosting fit perfectly into the clock hole. So after eating all of the icing, I cut a hole in the bottom of the container for the CHT gauge to slide into, and then cut off most of the length of the container. I think I wrapped some tape around the container for a snug fit into the clock hole. After some black spray paint, it looks factory to me.

I guess this adapter may not be for everyone, but it is cheap, and you get to eat a whole container of icing. Unfortunately, my camera will not take a clear picture any closer than this one.



-Rob
1980SC

[maxnine11]

mmmmmmmmmm....iiiccciinnnngggg!!

[Bones]

On a similar topic , Does anyone have any useful suggestions for what to do with spare dash switches when they become obsolete...for instance since fitting a C2 bodykit I decided to lose the rear windsdreen wiper so that switch is spare

[TimT]

Check out these babies. Westach Will custom build you a guage, and then you can use the VDO adapter to install it in the clock opening. The prices arent to bad (if you get the non FAA certified gauges)

[North Coast Cab]

So I'll search for a donor gauge to build the adapter. It would be nice to keep the factory black bezel and glass and view the CHT gauge in the inside. Detail to follow.

JG