montemorris

After skimming through all 50 pages of this thread, I believe I've decided on black-faced DiPricol gauges to add to the A-pillar. It seems this is a very popular topic:-).
I have zero mechanical skills, so I'm having a local diesel mechanic install them.
I'm assuming that all Di-Pricol gauges have some sort of lighting for night time use. I can find that some are lighted, or have a lighted needle, but cannot find anywhere that says ALL DiPricol are. Can someone enlighten me?

For the mechanic to install, I'm ordering the 0-60 Boost, 0-1600 Pyro, and 0-30 Fuel Pressure (without isolator) gauges and the A-pillar mount, along with paint to match the interior.
Is there a kit offered somewhere online that includes everything that I need for this install?

If a complete install kit is not available, what other supplies do I need to order? On the 2001, is there a banjo bolt that I can tap into on the bottom of the filter or do I need to also order one of these (from where?)? Can I source the needle valve from NAPA?
From the posts, most people do not use braided hose; what types of hose can I get at NAPA, and how much do I need of each type for these three gauges?


I'm trying to get everything together so the mechanic doesn't have to waste time (and my $) looking around for parts.
Thanks,
Monte

MtnCamper

You will usually get all the wiring and stuff with your gages. If not you need a spool (10 feet) of red, black, and I also used orange. I used 16 ga wire, and crimp connects, couple of spade terminals for the backside of the gauges. One thing I did do was to wire the lead for the pyro needle to 12V keyed. If you wire it to dimmer, The power doesn't seem enough for the LED needle.

I did the tranny temp, so I can't help ya on that. Yes they are all lit, and work well. My fuel gauge is going in next week, on the steering column, in a single pod mount.

Hope that helps. There is a picture of them in my gallery also.

montemorris

Thanks, Gary. Your gauges look very nice.
Monte

Mark Craig

montemorris,

Double check with the vendor you buy from to make sure you get all you need.

We have a wiring harness that is a real time saver, it is loomed and includes the connections for all the lighting, sensors and such as wella s a goodie bag of connectors, shrink tube, taps etc etc to make the job pretty much a breeze.

Mark @ DPPI