Aftermarket gauge installation on '88 delta88
oldsdelta88
08-05-2005, 01:29 AM
Alrighty, I am about to install a tach, temp gauge, oil pressure gauge and a volt meter. IF anyone has a clue where to install the (GREEN) wire that goes to the DIS (ignition) wiring.
the 8th digit in my VIN is C, so this is the type of coil pack i have: user posted image
If you could provide a pic or be very detailed in where I would install that wire, would be great!
Next question has to do with the temp gauge. Where on the engine block am i going to look for to drop it in? Pic would be spiffy, otherwise detailed instructions on what to do will also be spiffy!
Third big question is the oil pressure gauge. Where do i install the fittings? I am pretty sure you pull off the wire that signals "LOW OIL PRESSURE" to my dash (then install fittings), but I have no clue where to look yet again dry.gif . Pics or lots of detail yet again, would be spiffy.
I believe thats all i need to know. The only gauges that came on the car is the speedo and fuel, the rest is warning lights!
Thanks in advance!
the 8th digit in my VIN is C, so this is the type of coil pack i have: user posted image
If you could provide a pic or be very detailed in where I would install that wire, would be great!
Next question has to do with the temp gauge. Where on the engine block am i going to look for to drop it in? Pic would be spiffy, otherwise detailed instructions on what to do will also be spiffy!
Third big question is the oil pressure gauge. Where do i install the fittings? I am pretty sure you pull off the wire that signals "LOW OIL PRESSURE" to my dash (then install fittings), but I have no clue where to look yet again dry.gif . Pics or lots of detail yet again, would be spiffy.
I believe thats all i need to know. The only gauges that came on the car is the speedo and fuel, the rest is warning lights!
Thanks in advance!
tri-power
08-05-2005, 04:31 PM
Assuming your kit came with it's own wiring, you should be able to simply sawp both your temp gauge sensor and oil pressure sensor with new sensors. There should be no need to make new holes to install other sensors. When you go to your parts store ask them to give you sensors for gauge and not for idiot lights. As for the dis wire, I have no experience modifying the dis system. Sorry.
oldsdelta88
08-05-2005, 05:29 PM
sorry, i am asking for the location where to install their parts to the block. They provided all the fittings and parts, I just cant seem to find the spot where they are supposed to go according to the instructions. I was able to install a kit for my buddies F150 yesterday with out a problem... 351 fords are really ez to find where what goes where. Unfortunately, i am lost when it comes to my 231 3.8
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