Pillar Gauges

[fordtrucknut]

Can anyone point me to a link that will provide information on hooking up pillar gauges (trans, boost, egt). I know this has been discussed quite a bit but I'm having trouble finding the right article. Thanks

 

[bushpilot]

the directions would be provided w/ each gauge...theres nothing particularly
unique about the super duty.

youve dont a choice of where to connect the boost guage...
the better location is to TAP the CAC/Intercooler elbow just forward
of the oil filter (other options tap vac. lines & cause the boost gauge
to buzz and bounce a little)

the egt probe should be placed pre turbo for the most accurate
readings...again tapping is best... @ the exhaust manifold on the
drives side... near the REAR of the manifold.

the trans guage sensor threads into a port on the side of
the trans, drivers side, just above the pan.

 

[bling821]

Well there was an awsome instruction with all of the pictures on the Diesel Manor webpage but I guess the server is down right now. Try that webpage if they get back online sometime.

 

[fordtrucknut]

the directions would be provided w/ each gauge...theres nothing particularly
unique about the super duty.

youve dont a choice of where to connect the boost guage...
the better location is to TAP the CAC/Intercooler elbow just forward
of the oil filter (other options tap vac. lines & cause the boost gauge
to buzz and bounce a little)

the egt probe should be placed pre turbo for the most accurate
readings...again tapping is best... @ the exhaust manifold on the
drives side... near the REAR of the manifold.

the trans guage sensor threads into a port on the side of
the trans, drivers side, just above the pan.

Thanks Bush,
Maybe I asked too soon, I haven't received the gauges yet. Maybe it will explain what wire to tap into for the gauge lights. Thanks for the boost and tranny locations, I remember you guys talking about leaving the truck running while drilling and tapping for the probe. Did you run your wires through the firewall or fender?

 

[bushpilot]

yeah you wont find any specific hints other than "connect" the wire for the
lights...i PERSONALLY picked up power for the gauges off the delayed
exit/power wire near the back of the radio.

the gauge/dimmer light i grab by tapping the dimmer feed off the
back of the light switch

i didnt leave my truck running when i tapped the exhaust manifold...
i just drilled it & tapped it...and i followed the instructions for the
bit & tap size...the cuttings will fall DOWN (away from the manifold)
anyway...pretty fine cuttings.

i ran the wires by using an awe to make a hole in one of the
rubber firewall plugs (up under the drivers side dash.

 

[fordtrucknut]

Thanks Bush,

It will probably be a couple of weeks before I get to it, but I'll keep you posted....... or possibly bug ya somemore!!
Thanks again

 

[bushpilot]

Ill see if i cant get some photos of the connection points for you...

 

[bushpilot]

found some photos...not mine...but David &
Crew @ DI do this for a living good bunch
o guys here in houston.

I didnt do the boost T connection (its rumored
to be innaccurate & makes the gauge buzz).

I tapped the boost elbow just infront of the
oil filter...ill get you a photo of that location.

http://www.dieselinnovations.com/gal/main.php?g2_itemId=5090&g2_page=1

 

[fordtrucknut]

Bush,

Thanks for the excellent link. This gives me more confidence for my install.