- Brown wire: To ignition switch so power to gauge will be shut off when ignition is off.
- Red wire: To ignition switch or other source so power is always on, regardless of ignition switch.
This allows the pointer to always return to 0 when shut off.
- Black wire: Connect to ground.
Use only on 12 or 16 volt systems with negative ground. These gauges are not intended to be waterproof. Cover if car interior is to be washed down.
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To set warning light points hold both buttons on lower front of gauge for 5 seconds. Red LED will come on steady. This is the first setpoint. Use the buttons to raise or lower this setpoint as shown by the pointer. When you get the setting you want stop pushing the buttons. After 5 seconds of no button being pushed the Red LED will start to flash. This is the second setpoint. Adjust as above. After 5 seconds of no button being pushed the gauge will resume normal function. (Oil pressure only – there is a third setpoint. Here the Red LED continues to flash and the gauge backlight flashes also. Set as above.)
REMOTE WARNING LITE: The Oil Pressure gauge (#46540 & 44594) and 0-100 psi Fuel Pressure (#46538) have two additional wires coming from the harness. They operate an optional 12 volt external warning light that can be mounted on the left side of the dash or as preferred. Wire colors are brown and green. They are identified.
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• Mount the gauge into a 2.600” hole (do not make oversize) and clamp in place with the included “U” clamp. Nuts use a 5/16” wrench or nut driver and are self-locking. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
The sensors are normally mounted on the motor. This way there is no oil or fuel in the driver’s compartment for safety. Extra sensors are available for spare motors.
• Oil pressure: Sensor is connected to the motor in the usual place. There is enough wire to connect to motors with the sensor mounted at the front (some Ford, others). If longer wire is needed (marine, etc.) splicing is acceptable. Make solid connections.
• Water/oil temperature: Sensor is to be mounted on the motor in the usual place. Included is an adapter that installs directly into a traditional mechanical gauge style manifold fitting. If you wish the sensor can be removed from this adapter and installed directly in the manifold. It has a 1/8” NPT thread. If longer wire is needed (marine, etc.) splicing is acceptable. Make solid connections.
• There is no separate sensor for the volt gauge.
WARNING:
These gauges are reasonably heat resistant but may be damaged by excessive radiant heat from the exhaust system. If you mount your gauges or panel directly into the firewall so that the gauges and wiring are exposed to the engine compartment YOU MUST BUILD A SHIELD to protect them from radiant exhaust heat.