Gussa Donating Members 220 Member For: 13y 9m 15d Gender: Male Location: Gippsland Posted 16/12/11 11:53 AM Share Posted 16/12/11 11:53 AM How to install Autometer gauges to a FG FALCON XR6TParts:Autometer gauges and componentsSS inductions FG tripod mountSpeco Oil Filter AdapterPotentiometerFuses2x Hose clampsTools and consumables:Additional wireTeflon TapeElectrical tapeSolderSoldering IronHeat ShrinkSplit tubingPliersSide CuttersStrippersShifter (shortened)#NOTE# Not including tools used for Oil filter change and ICC removalStep 1:Install gauges to pod. Instructions provided should point you in the right direction.Brass threads will need to be trimmed to fit the gauges. 5/32 nuts and washers may need to be purchased.Step 2:Remove ICC unit. Instructions for this can be found below:http://www.fordaustr...-a-FG-ICC-unit.Step 3:Install wiring harness for all three gauges. Thread the loom with the gauge connectors first from the passenger side foot-well (triangle panel will need to be pulled off).Follow this path for the loom. Ensure that when the ICC is reinstalled, it will not pinch the cable. Stick adhesive automotive foam to the loom to ensure that not annoying rattles occur. Make sure both ends of each gauge loom is clearly labelled for future reference.Coil excess cable under foot-well.Reinstall ICC unit and replace top facia with SS inductions facia + gauges.Step 4:Pressure and Temperature:Install senders. Oil pressure and temperature will require an oil and oil filter change. This is done so that the Speco Oil Filter adapter can be installed. Instructions provided detail the order of components. A guide to changing your oil can be found below:http://www.fordxr6tu...-filter-in-a-t/Simply screw the senders into the adapter. Use Teflon tape to exact a good seal. Do not over tighten. Threads on senders are easily cross threadedBoost:In regards to the boost sender, cable tie the unit to a cable loom or support. Make sure that the sender is facing down. Be sure to read the included directions.Connect the sender to the VAC line that comes from the BOV. This is done by cutting the VAC line and installing the provided t-piece. If you are finding it difficult to insert the T-piece into the Ford VAC line, dip the line into a cup of boiling water to soften the plastic. Be sure to secure the connection with two hose clamps (to fit 6mm aprox).Step 5:Cut the connections to the gauges in the foot-well but leave about 15mm from each plug. This is done because the plugs will never be able to fit through the grommet. Instead, solder some extra cable to the plugs (use heatshrink for insulation) and thread through the grommet. Do this for all connections. Then, once you have decided on the correct length of cable to be run from the grommet to the sender, plug it in and start neatening it up with split tubing and cable ties.Step 6:All that is left is the connections in the passenger foot-well.This simply involves connecting all the sender extension cables to their respective gauge wires, and connecting the power and lighting circuits.Below is a rough schematic of what the circuit needs to achieve.I personally made a small Jiffy box set-up to house all of the lighting and power circuit. It also supports the potentiometer and fuses. Each of the gauges incoming supplies should be fused (as per instructions) with a 1A fuse. When making the connections it is important to leave the fuses out. This will ensure that there are no stray voltages reaching the gauges prematurely.Finish:There you have it, all done. Now just examine your good work and see how it runs. The potentiometer if you haven't figured it out is to match the lights to your dash, just turn it until you hit the right spot.Good luck.#NOTES#Currently I am investigating a better power source. I used the Cigarette lighter supply but it appear that it cuts out during start-up thus interrupting the calibration process.I also will advise that undertaking this work is at your own risk!Thanks,Gus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotim Member 276 Member For: 13y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 17/12/11 02:14 AM Share Posted 17/12/11 02:14 AM Great writeup Gussa. I'm sure this will help a lot of people installing gauges into the FG. I have no idea when it comes to electrics so I just got an Auto Electrician to do mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussa Donating Members 220 Member For: 13y 9m 15d Gender: Male Location: Gippsland Posted 17/12/11 06:48 AM Author Share Posted 17/12/11 06:48 AM Cheers mate. Hope it helps. And I hope my method is correct too haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 5m 24d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 17/12/11 07:00 AM Share Posted 17/12/11 07:00 AM Absolute Quality Thread. Pinned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussa Donating Members 220 Member For: 13y 9m 15d Gender: Male Location: Gippsland Posted 20/12/11 10:34 AM Author Share Posted 20/12/11 10:34 AM Absolute Quality Thread. Pinned.Did it help with your long awaited install Dillz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 5m 24d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/12/11 10:41 AM Share Posted 20/12/11 10:41 AM Got to get a pod from somewhere first.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never had any say Panda I <3 Floods Silver Donating Members 11,198 Member For: 13y 3m 18d Gender: Male Location: South West QLD Posted 20/12/11 10:43 AM Share Posted 20/12/11 10:43 AM Did you cancel your SS one? Or still hanging in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 5m 24d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/12/11 10:49 AM Share Posted 20/12/11 10:49 AM Hangin in there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRA1NR Pitlane Member Donating Members 2,886 Member For: 17y 6m 18d Gender: Male Location: Pakenham, Victoria Posted 20/12/11 08:32 PM Share Posted 20/12/11 08:32 PM By the time you get it you will be able to sell it to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilba Member 828 Member For: 16y 17d Gender: Male Posted 21/12/11 08:57 AM Share Posted 21/12/11 08:57 AM So did this today but my oil temp gauge is brighter then my other 2 gauges any idea what the go it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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