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New Speedhut CJ cluster in my '69

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by lafester, Dec 23, 2015.

  1. lafester

    lafester Sponsor

    Thought I would share my early Xmas present. There aren't too many pics of the CJ gauges on the net so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask. Took a few hours to get the wiring but it was pretty straight forward. The GPS sensor is magnetic so I just stuck it to the dash. I've been messing with the stock temp and fuel gauges since I got the Jeep and could never get them to work consistently so it will be nice to have something a little more reliable.

    So now of course I want all the lights on the gauge to work.... anyone ever hook up a e-brake light switch (pretty easy I would think) or a 4x4 light switch on the d18 (twin stick)? The turn signals were easy and of course I already had wiring for the high beem. I had to dig out a stock oil sensor from my parts box but it works perfectly. The temp sender needed a bigger adapter bushing so I picked one up at home depot for $5. I'll post the part # in a few. LFA-826 1/2 in MIP x 1/8" FIP.


    speedolight.jpg speedodark.jpg
     
    Last edited: Dec 26, 2015
    lafester, Dec 23, 2015
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  2. n6ifp

    n6ifp Member

    Very nice.
     
    n6ifp, Dec 23, 2015
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  3. Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

    That's cool looking. Nice!
     
    Beach66Bum, Dec 23, 2015
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  4. rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

    Looks good.
     
    rusty, Dec 23, 2015
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  5. PierreDnepr

    PierreDnepr Member

    Looks very good - do you know if you can turn the "engine light" off in software?
     
    PierreDnepr, Dec 24, 2015
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  6. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Electrical tape:D
     
    termin8ed, Dec 24, 2015
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  7. fhoehle

    fhoehle Sponsor

    I've been kinda fighting my gauges as well. That thing is nice!
     
    fhoehle, Dec 24, 2015
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  8. lafester

    lafester Sponsor

    Disconnect it would be the only way. But it's only on until you start the engine.

    To be clear the speedo does not turn on when you are on accessory power, only ignition power.
     
    Last edited: Dec 24, 2015
    lafester, Dec 24, 2015
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  9. lafester

    lafester Sponsor

    It is very well made. the best thing is you can customize it to make it your own.
     
    lafester, Dec 24, 2015
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  10. AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

    Looks great from here.
     
    AKCJ, Dec 24, 2015
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  11. Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    What is this product? Where did you find it? I never had success with my gauges except using non standard products, and for the fuel it is not perfect.
    I can do better but it will take time, and I just write when I fill the tank, so I know when to refill!
     
    Alan28, Dec 24, 2015
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  12. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    http://www.speedhut.com/gauges/
     
    sterlclan, Dec 24, 2015
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  13. lafester

    lafester Sponsor

    Speedhut.com... They are a bit pricey I would wait until their next 20% off sale.
     
    lafester, Dec 24, 2015
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  14. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    That's pretty nice...

    I like the altitude feature...
     
    Admiral Cray, Dec 24, 2015
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  15. lafester

    lafester Sponsor

    Yeah altitude is nice, also has direction, speed(?), trip and time. Really wish it had a tach readout as well since the tach is so small.
    Would also be nice if you could select options for both lines of the display. Could care less about the odometer.
     
    lafester, Dec 26, 2015
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