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TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE AND FUEL LEVEL GAUGES

Gauge Installation Instructions

RUDDER POSITION INDICATOR

D. Due to the variety of steering systems,

we do not include any linkage parts

without rudder senders.

However, our mounting kit provides the

necessary parts for most applications.

Please check with your dealer.

E. For dual station Installation wire two

gauges parallel to sender.

VOLTMETER

D. Temperature and Pressure Senders

Remove blind plug or existing warning light switch from engine/gearbox

(If applicable). Install sender instead.

Cut 2-5/16" hole in tank. Make sure

float movement will not be obstructed.

Remove all metal burrs. Adjust sender

length (L) and float radius (R):

L= 1/2 H, R" 2/3 H.

E. For dual station installation

use dual sending unit and wire two

gauges in parallel.

511

011

063 rev.01

A. Disconnect battery.

B. Cut 2-3/32" hole in a suitable position in dash. Make sure rear of instrument has sufficient clearance from existing equipment and wiring.

C. Wire gauge according to diagram.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Gauge Installation Instructions TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE AND FUEL LEVEL GAUGES VOLTMETER RUDDER POSITION INDICATOR A. Disconnect battery. B. Cut 2-3/32" hole in a suitable position in dash. Make sure rear of instrument has sufficient clearance from existing equipment and wiring. C. Wire gauge according to diagram. D. Temperature and Pressure Senders Remove blind plug or existing warning light switch from engine/gearbox (If applicable). Install sender instead. Cut 2-5/16" hole in tank.
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Engine Hour Meter Quartz Clock Power Trim Gauge A. Disconnect battery. B. Cut 2 - 3/32" hole in a suitable position in dash. Make sure rear of instrument has sufficient clearance from existing equipment and wiring. C. Wire gauge according to diagram. D. Positive Gauge terminal D. Positive Gauge D. For electrical connection must be connected to Terminal must of sender unit refer to +12 V only if engine is be connected power trim manufacturer running (i.e.
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Instrument Kit Installation and Wiring Instructions For Cockpit, Cockpit Royal, Series 1, Heritage Gold, Contour and Millennum Series Siemens VDO  Allentown, Pennsylvania USA USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Parts List Item 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
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CAUTION: Before drilling any holes into the tank, place the sender assembly on top of the tank to judge the proper hole placementone that will allow the float arm clearance inside the tank. SAFETY PRECAUTION: When making modifications to fuel tanks, it is essential that the tank be removed from the vehicle, and that it is empty, clean and dry. After drilling, make sure all chips and other foreign matter have been removed from the tank. Clean the tank thoroughly.
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VOLTAGE W IRING OF POWER AND GROUND TO EACH GAUGE LEGEND Sender Wire: “S” or “G” Ground Wire: or 12 Volt Wire: (+) Ground Diagram G Wiring Diagram I LLUMINATION WIRING AND WIRING OF SENDERS TO EACH GAUGE Ground fuse dash light switch pressure sender temperature sender Electrical Wiring: Refer to the wiring diagram, Diagram G. Wire gauges in series from a positive (+) accessory to a source which is not already overloaded with fans, air conditioning, and such.
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➊ Use this table if you are using your tachometer with an ignition coil. Use this table if your ignition is the type that provides a pulse-per-revolution type signal. BEGIN HERE CAUTION: Read these instructions thoroughly before making installation. Do not deviate from assembly or wiring instructions. Always disconnect battery ground before making any electrical connections. If in doubt, please contact your dealer or VDO Instruments at (800) 265-1818. Clamp over the back of the instrument.
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PP PP é PP PD[ PP PP Mounting hole dimension = 2¹⁄₁₆" (52 mm) Diagram A ➋ CONTINUE HERE d) the location of the signal source (alternator, coil or other ignition signal source). 2. Connect the wiring to the appropriate tachometer terminals as shown in Diagram C. Configuring the Tachometer: Before your VDO Tachometer will function properly with your engine, you will need to configure it as shown in Diagram D.