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700rpm · 02-10-2016, 02:14 PM

Ford allegedly opposed Motometers, saying they were unnecessary because "any fool can look out over the hood and see if the radiator is boiling over."

I use Motometers because they look neat, though, but don't rely on them.

CarlG · 02-10-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowdy

I am used to having a tach in everything I drive and it sure can not hurt anything. Will be running a HC head, Stipe 330 cam and a downdraft. Not heavily modified, but just enough not to get ran over. Rod

Same here.

bettlesr · 02-10-2016, 03:21 PM

I have an oil pressure gauge and tach. It's a full pressure engine and before adding baffles to the oil pan, it went down to 0 psi on hard rights. Just want to keep an eye on it now. Red backlighting is on when the lights are on. Also have a red led in the dash light. Similar engine to ROWDY.

Marvin/TN · 02-10-2016, 11:50 PM

This has never had batteries in it as long as I have had it and I think that was back in about 1965. Going to guess it was for a V8 but don't know for sure. I would think a 12 volt power supply would work in it if in fact is is 12 volt. I knew the batteries were no longer made. I'll dig it out and have a look at it and maybe get a couple of PIC's

02-10-2016, 02:14 PM	#21
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Additional gauges installed during restoration Ford allegedly opposed Motometers, saying they were unnecessary because "any fool can look out over the hood and see if the radiator is boiling over." I use Motometers because they look neat, though, but don't rely on them. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

02-10-2016, 11:50 PM	#24
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Additional gauges installed during restoration This has never had batteries in it as long as I have had it and I think that was back in about 1965. Going to guess it was for a V8 but don't know for sure. I would think a 12 volt power supply would work in it if in fact is is 12 volt. I knew the batteries were no longer made. I'll dig it out and have a look at it and maybe get a couple of PIC's