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Vern · 02-27-2022, 10:23 PM

I want to add an oil pressure gauge on my ‘28 roadster; however, I’m not really happy with the way it sits under the dash. With the brake handle in front of the transmission, I’ll be hitting the gauge when I use the brake.
What are others doing to mount a gauge? Thanks for any advice.

Mulletwagon · 02-27-2022, 10:43 PM

Might consider the double gauge (oil and temp) steering column mount Snyder offers. Concur with your dissatisfaction on hanging center mounted gauges.

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...4092&cat=41709

vulture · 02-27-2022, 11:03 PM

A few aftermarket ones posted by another barner and Rexaco made a nice mount and looked factory like the appco. Also we have one on our column and is also a 1930 accessory mount

nkaminar · 02-28-2022, 08:23 AM

In the day a lot of gauges were mounted up by the windshield, especially tachometers. I would suggest adding a voltmeter too as it is a good way to keep track of your battery.

katy · 02-28-2022, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vern

I want to add an oil pressure gauge on my ‘28 roadster.

Does the engine have stock or modified oiling system?

Vern · 02-28-2022, 01:46 PM

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Katy, it's a Burtz engine.

Synchro909 · 02-28-2022, 07:26 PM

I've seen an instrument mount clamped to the steering column between the steering wheel and the tank. If you do that, you could mount where ever suits depending on where you have the spokes of the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

Y-Blockhead · 02-28-2022, 10:08 PM

Vern, I got this two gauge mount from Bert's. Clamps to the steering Column. You can position it any way you wish. They have one for one, two or three gauges. https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...&category_id=0

02-27-2022, 10:43 PM	#2
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 585	Re: Oil gauge mounting options Might consider the double gauge (oil and temp) steering column mount Snyder offers. Concur with your dissatisfaction on hanging center mounted gauges. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...4092&cat=41709

02-28-2022, 08:23 AM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Oil gauge mounting options In the day a lot of gauges were mounted up by the windshield, especially tachometers. I would suggest adding a voltmeter too as it is a good way to keep track of your battery. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

02-28-2022, 01:46 PM	#6
Vern Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 573	Re: Oil gauge mounting options Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Katy, it's a Burtz engine.

02-28-2022, 07:26 PM	#7
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Oil gauge mounting options I've seen an instrument mount clamped to the steering column between the steering wheel and the tank. If you do that, you could mount where ever suits depending on where you have the spokes of the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

02-28-2022, 10:08 PM	#8
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Oil gauge mounting options Vern, I got this two gauge mount from Bert's. Clamps to the steering Column. You can position it any way you wish. They have one for one, two or three gauges. https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...&category_id=0