Updated the dash in my 336
09-10-2006, 09:18 PM
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Updated the dash in my 336
It's still a work in progress, as I'm waiting for the new fuel gauge sender before I can replace the fuel gauge, and I am now going to powder coat at least the drive/tab panel. I did the main panel in white as a trial, but now it's grown on me and I think I'll keep it. It is such a great upgrade, and wasn't TOO time intensive. I used the Livorsi waterproof series, and to avoid cutting up the wiring harness I found some male terminals to mount to the provided studs on the rear of the gauges.
I'm still trying to decide whether to change the tachs, because I don't want to lose the hours on the engines, but it's such an improvement that I think I'll bite the bullet and do it anyway.
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I'm still trying to decide whether to change the tachs, because I don't want to lose the hours on the engines, but it's such an improvement that I think I'll bite the bullet and do it anyway.
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09-10-2006, 09:31 PM
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Re: Updated the dash in my 336
Originally Posted by cuda
Did you make it yourself? What's it made of?
09-10-2006, 10:51 PM
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Re: Updated the dash in my 336
Just a note, if you order your tachs direct from Livorsi, they can Pre-set the tachs with your specified hours already on them. Also try a drill mounted sanding drum to enlarge the holes...it has worked good for me in the past.
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09-12-2006, 07:24 PM
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Re: Updated the dash in my 336
Looks good CO, my next project is the panel, so appreciate any input..........
Originally Posted by CObarry
It's still a work in progress, as I'm waiting for the new fuel gauge sender before I can replace the fuel gauge, and I am now going to powder coat at least the drive/tab panel. I did the main panel in white as a trial, but now it's grown on me and I think I'll keep it. It is such a great upgrade, and wasn't TOO time intensive. I used the Livorsi waterproof series, and to avoid cutting up the wiring harness I found some male terminals to mount to the provided studs on the rear of the gauges.
I'm still trying to decide whether to change the tachs, because I don't want to lose the hours on the engines, but it's such an improvement that I think I'll bite the bullet and do it anyway.
Before & after....
I'm still trying to decide whether to change the tachs, because I don't want to lose the hours on the engines, but it's such an improvement that I think I'll bite the bullet and do it anyway.
Before & after....
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09-12-2006, 10:34 PM
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Re: Updated the dash in my 336
Originally Posted by mopower
Looks good , any plans on doing the rest of the panels to match???
09-12-2006, 10:39 PM
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Re: Updated the dash in my 336
Originally Posted by ur2slo
Looks good CO, my next project is the panel, so appreciate any input..........
In case I didn't make it clear before, the Formula wiring harness is set up using 1/4" push on terminals, while most aftermarket gauges are set up for ring lugs. I solved that by using 1/4" male tabs mounted to the back of the terminals on the gauges.
Also, if I were going to do it again I would take the panel to a machine shop and have them enlarge the 2" gauge holes (they need to be 2 1/16").
