Forte's

Visit our community sponsor

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: SpeedHut Gauges - Another Question

  1. 11-25-2018, 09:04 AM #1
    Fixit
    Fixit is offline
    Senior Member Fixit's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Minneapolis 'Burbs
    Posts
    910
    Post Thanks / Like

    SpeedHut Gauges - Another Question

    One thing I noticed on the bench burn test session... Every gauge does a "wake up" sweep when energized except the Oil Pressure & Water Temp.

    Is this normal, or do I have 2 defective gauges?
    John D. - Minneapolis 'Burbs

    1965 El Camino - LT-1, 4L60e, 4wh discs, SC&C susp.
    2013 F-150 Platinum - Twin Turbo 3.5
    2018 Mk4 Roadster w/ Coyote - #9365 - Build Thread Delivery 7/3/18, 1st Start 1/4/19, 1st Road Mile 5/5/19, Legal 6/18/19, In Paint 2/25/21, Done (?) 4/2021
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 11-25-2018, 09:36 AM #2
    mburger
    mburger is offline
    mburger's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Punta Gorda FL
    Posts
    1,146
    Post Thanks / Like
    My oil pressure and water temp don't sweep when powered on. My fuel level and volts do.
    Mark
    Mk1, Frame #1929 Complete restoration/upgrade. BP 347 with Edelbrock PF4 439/420. 4 link with coilovers. 8.8 3.55, 15” Halibrand, New beefed up T5 w/short throw shifter, Power 4 wheel disc brakes, Custom original style steering wheel, shaft and boss, Heat/AC, Heated seats, PPW wipers w/washers, Forte’s throttle linkage, RT trunk hoop mod, Pusher cooling fans, full LED lighting, custom headrests, 5 point seat belts with sub pass through, Speedhut GPS gauges, battery drop box in trunk, LED courtesy lights, Breeze trunk cubby kit.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 11-26-2018, 02:22 PM #3
    cv2065
    cv2065 is offline
    Senior Member cv2065's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Posts
    1,851
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by Fixit View Post
    One thing I noticed on the bench burn test session... Every gauge does a "wake up" sweep when energized except the Oil Pressure & Water Temp.

    Is this normal, or do I have 2 defective gauges?
    What's the best way to bench test John?
    MKIV Roadster - #9380 - Complete Kit - Delivered 7/17/18 - SOLD 5/2023
    Build Thread #1: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...V-Build-Thread
    MKIV Roadster - #TBD - Complete Kit - Delivered 11/6/23 - In Progress
    Build Thread #2: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...Build-Thread-2
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 11-26-2018, 04:38 PM #4
    Fixit
    Fixit is offline
    Senior Member Fixit's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Minneapolis 'Burbs
    Posts
    910
    Post Thanks / Like
    I've got a regulated output variable DC power supply on my "tinker" bench in the house... I just connected the dash up to it temporarily, and discovered my voltage inverter was DOA.

    You could use a small 12v gel-cell battery (steal it out of the kids PowerWheels or a fish-finder). Just be sure to put a fuse on the + output (5A max)!
    John D. - Minneapolis 'Burbs

    1965 El Camino - LT-1, 4L60e, 4wh discs, SC&C susp.
    2013 F-150 Platinum - Twin Turbo 3.5
    2018 Mk4 Roadster w/ Coyote - #9365 - Build Thread Delivery 7/3/18, 1st Start 1/4/19, 1st Road Mile 5/5/19, Legal 6/18/19, In Paint 2/25/21, Done (?) 4/2021
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 11-26-2018, 08:03 PM #5
    cgundermann
    cgundermann is offline
    Senior Member cgundermann's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Chino Valley, Arizona
    Posts
    1,077
    Post Thanks / Like
    Just my fuel & volts do the pre-start sweep. The water & oil temp + PSI do not.

    Chris
    Generation 3 Type 65 Daytona Coupe Complete Kit #151885 received May 6, 2022. Gen 3 Coyote, IRS, Tremec TKX, American Powertrain hydraulic throwout bearing & Wilwood brakes.

    MK4 Basic Kit #7404, 347 EFI - Pro M Racing ECM, 30# injectors, 70 mm throttle body, 80 mm MAF, Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads & RPM II intake, all new G-Force T5, 3:55 gears, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3-link, carbon fiber dash/custom Speedhut gauges and paint by Da Bat.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Stewart Transport

Visit our community sponsor