Return to work instrument upgrade

aviationfred · March 17, 2021, 05:15:48 PM

With the return to the ranks of the employed. Casper is getting a much needed instrument cluster upgrade.

Taking advantage of the 15% off Sale at Speed Hut. Just ordered this set. On the Quad gauge, the water temp will be changed to oil temp, 140°- 300°F. At night the dials will be Black.

Fred

For a more detailed posting for the install. Click on the following links to the FILES section.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=16670.15

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12192.0

For anyone wanting to use these gauges as an upgrade. I will cover some information that has been stated in prior posts.

1. The GPS speedometer and any combination of the fuel gauge comes standard with a soft button on the front. When ordering, add into the Note section to remove the soft button and add a remote cable on the back of the gauge. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

2. Choose the Legacy or the Stealth bezel ring. They have the lowest profile.

3. For the GPS speedometer, add your mileage in the Notes section, Speed Hut can program that for you.

4. For those that would like to use these gauges, but are not comfortable with the wiring and/or the programming. I have built a few sets for fellow FJ owners. PM me for details.

Pat Conlon · March 17, 2021, 05:53:51 PM

Looks great Fred...last I checked, Speed Hut could not do the color red for back lighting....has this changed?

aviationfred · March 17, 2021, 07:47:38 PM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 17, 2021, 05:53:51 PM
Looks great Fred...last I checked, Speed Hut could not do the color red for back lighting....has this changed?

Looks like you can have Red Numbers for daylight and night. I did this Speedo as 180mph to see how it looked. The 2nd photo shows the current face colors available.

Fred

aviationfred · March 17, 2021, 07:50:06 PM

Quote from: aviationfred on March 17, 2021, 07:47:38 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 17, 2021, 05:53:51 PM
Looks great Fred...last I checked, Speed Hut could not do the color red for back lighting....has this changed?

Looks like you can have Red Numbers for daylight and night. I did this Speedo as 180mph to see how it looked. The 2nd photo shows the current face colors available.

Fred

Click on the link. It is set for a Black Face with White numbers. It shows 4 different back lighting colors for the Night. White, Blue, Red and Orange.

https://www.speedhut.com/gauge/GR338-GPS-04/1/GPS-Speedometer-180mph

Fred

aviationfred · March 17, 2021, 10:48:53 PM

I have a question for Randy or Robert. Is the oil pan galley plug on the side a good place for the Oil Pressure sensor to be installed for the new gauge? If so, is this the correct galley plug adaptor to use?

http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Engine%3ARPMMGP&cat=39

Fred

Pat Conlon · March 18, 2021, 12:42:37 AM

Thanks Fred!

racerrad8 · March 18, 2021, 07:19:10 PM

Quote from: aviationfred on March 17, 2021, 10:48:53 PM
I have a question for Randy or Robert. Is the oil pan galley plug on the side a good place for the Oil Pressure sensor to be installed for the new gauge? If so, is this the correct galley plug adaptor to use?

http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Engine%3ARPMMGP&cat=39

Fred

You need to use one of the main oil galley tap ports for "engine" oil pressure. The oil cooling circuit pump has a smaller displacement pump and lower pressure relief valve.

You need this one: Yamaha Main Oil Galley Adapter

Replace the o-ring while you are there too to ensure no leaks: Main Oil Galley Plug O-Ring

Randy - RPM

mish · March 19, 2021, 08:45:13 AM

I have the same gauges fitted on mine.
The oilways I used where the ones both sides of the crank.
I'll try and post a photo of this.
By the way mine works fine.

ZOA NOM · March 19, 2021, 11:48:16 AM

*sigh* Still no gear indicator...

ribbert · March 20, 2021, 04:19:25 AM

Quote from: aviationfred on March 17, 2021, 05:15:48 PM

With the return to the ranks of the employed. Casper is getting a much needed instrument cluster upgrade.

Fred, do you have a tyre pressure monitor system?

Noel

axiom-r · March 20, 2021, 11:16:14 AM

Quote from: ZOA NOM on March 19, 2021, 11:48:16 AM
*sigh* Still no gear indicator...

There's no transmission sensor in a GPS speedometer... so despite the sighing.... highly unlikely that you will ever be satisfied on this. There's only 5 gears, I count as I go if I am even paying attention. RPM and "pull" usually enough of an indicator. 5th always (ALWAYS) arrives too soon. If I had a gear indicator showing "5" to me all the time I would be cursing at it and wishing for 6th....

Pat Conlon · March 20, 2021, 07:20:36 PM

A TPMS would be cool.
I'm still looking for a wireless system with inner rim mounted sensors that have a replaceable battery.

aviationfred · March 21, 2021, 10:43:06 AM

The art work proofs have been sent for my ok. They are now being made and hopefully delivery will be mid April.

Fred

giantkiller · March 21, 2021, 01:29:18 PM

Quote from: aviationfred on March 21, 2021, 10:43:06 AM
The art work proofs have been sent for my ok. They are now being made and hopefully delivery will be mid April.

Fred

Looks good Fred. I might have to get some for the turbo bike. Have to be 200+mph.
Can you get a boost guage for the quad gauge.

aviationfred · March 21, 2021, 06:14:48 PM

Quote from: giantkiller on March 21, 2021, 01:29:18 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on March 21, 2021, 10:43:06 AM
The art work proofs have been sent for my ok. They are now being made and hopefully delivery will be mid April.

Fred
Looks good Fred. I might have to get some for the turbo bike. Have to be 200+mph.
Can you get a boost guage for the quad gauge.

The 200mph Speedo is available..... unfortunately the Boost gauge is only offered as a single gauge.

Link for the Boost gauges https://www.speedhut.com/gauges/Boost-and-Vacuum-Gauges/Boost-Gauges/?catid=f2|f31

Fred

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