Dual temp guages
 

Hello all, I have a 52 ford f1 239 and I am looking to install 2 6volt water temp aftermarket guages to monitor temp on both sides. Has anyone done this that can share where they ordered parts? Thanks!

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Just change the overheatswitch out for a temp sender and have a 2 way rocker switch to change between right and left side using your original instrument.

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Wow, what an excellent idea! Never thought of this...

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I used a single pole double throw on mine with factory sending units and ran a wire to each unit then to switch and set the switch for left throw for left head and right throw for right head. Switch was just a couple of dollars and fit in the hole under dash already there.

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Here's how I installed a mechanical gauge on my 59A. I think it would work the same on yours and two can be installed for each side for twice the price as one.

Can you find my second gauge in my dashboard?

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/...l/IMG_3749.jpg

Here it is:

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/...l/IMG_3755.jpg

I didn't want it distracting from the authenticity of my dash board so I put it in the glove box to be able to check it when I want to or just leave the glove box open if it's at a critical temperature and I want to watch it. Otherwise, it's out of site.

Installation was less than 30 minutes. Only hole I needed to cut was in the back of the glove box. Sensor passed through my steering column hole with ease.

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/...l/IMG_3751.jpg

And ran right up to the left side sender port.
http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/...l/IMG_3752.jpg

Gauge cost $17.95 at AutoZone.

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Use mech gauges, they are more accurate and the calibration is spread over a larger aera

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I installed two mechanical gauges under the dash. One on each side of the wheel. Worked for me at least. But I do like the toggle switch idea so you don't have to add extra gauges.

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My Lincoln has twin heat gauges (as well as a trans. oil temp gauge) . I like to know at a glance what the temp is. But then I like gauges.

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Nothing additional to the topic but would like to say I like your truck. What does the door art read? Steve

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I use the original electrical temp gage, and a mechanical on the other side the mech gage gives you actual degrees of temp,this is on my 40 coupe

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I know this is an older thread, but I just saw this product and thought it was cool.
http://www.genosgarage.com/product/w...-black/westach
It's not cheap, but what is?

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Westach says that they do have a 12v 2" dual water temp gauge- 2DC3-7 100-260F. It's $121 plus the two senders at $35 ea. compared to generic autometer gauges at $60 ea x2 that come with senders.... $70 to have it on one dial... decisions decisions. At least there is an option! Here's a pic

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I have 2 mechanical gauges on my AV8 mounted under stock dash

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Two mechanical gauges on mine (available at NAPA). Work very well.

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Neat looking gage! But by the time I figured out the conversion to Fahrenheit it would over heat on me :)

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Dual gauges like that is common in aircrafts.
All kinda combos available.

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Exactly why I emailed them asking about a model showing F. I was worried about the scale. They gave me the model I listed, since I don't need the high end of the temp scale on a flathead. I linked that pic since they didn't have the F model on their site (even though they make them).