Complete box panther gauge installation how-to

[87gtVIC]

naw they are shot. Pete has to update things.

[1990LTD]

Are all of the pics in the first page working? They aren't for me but it could be the PC I'm on.

[85crownHPP]

i nervously really want to run a tach in my vic as i have posted before but, dont want to screww anything up! I went into autozone one day and all they had was a tach no wires for instal? Where would i find them and how the hell would you tap into the coil? what would you have to do?

The wires are hanging out of the tach - they should be included. You use crimp connectors and a wire tap connector to tap the coil - you should find these at the store as well, along with a crimping tool. Go on and buy a whole kit if you dont have one

check out

http://www.bcae1.com/

for great info

[Glen]

Three big problems:

1. I cannot find any way to get through the firewall. I'm open to all suggestions on how to get through. There are no grommets or openings like that earlier pic and there aren't any below the brake booster. Is this because you guys are CFI/Carb and I'm EFI? Is there a different build to the cars' firewall?

2. Access to the oil sending unit location. The plate that holds the air filter box is bolted to the fucking manifold bolts. I soaked 'em with PB blaster. Two came out fine, but guess what, that's right, stripped the third one. I see only the following options: 1. pull the power steering pump and move it over (pain in the ass); or 2. take the dremel and cut that fucking third support. Again, I'm open to all suggestions.

3. I'm running out of time. Fuckin' cold weather is setting in on Friday, so I need to get this done, or at least get all the wiring strung, by tomorrow afternoon.

I use a 1 inch hole saw and drilled a hole about 3 inches to the left of the brake pedal, just above the cardboard cover, and it came out just under the booster. I used a 1 inch gromet and ran everything out that way.

[Zcliff89]

i nervously really want to run a tach in my vic as i have posted before but, dont want to screww anything up! I went into autozone one day and all they had was a tach no wires for instal? Where would i find them and how the hell would you tap into the coil? what would you have to do?

[monterey1962]

Link to Super Unknown gauge installation thread.

[Paul_]

Sounds good man.

[monterey1962]

All gauges are installed. Didn't do a running test 'cause it was late. Only issue so far is the coolant temp gauge won't light up. Tried a new bulb, checked the wiring, nothing. No clue on that. Also got my new light installed in the trunk. Big difference. Tomorrow will be test runs, hood insulation removal, and light install under hood. If all is well I should be able to clean it up and put it all back together. Details forth-coming.

[gadget73]

My 86 SEFI car has a grommet down under the brake booster. Its actually right next to the ECM if memory serves. Cant see it from inside, but I can see it from the engine compartment.

Just make sure you tape the wires up where they pass through the firewall so they don't chafe and short on the sharp edges.

[monterey1962]

p71, you're not EFI, though. You have a lot more room to work with. That damn upper intake is in the way of everything for me. Not that it matters, theres a bigger-than-necessary hole in the firewall now. Let's just say that the Dremel worked a little "too good".

[Grand Marquis GT]

Ok, I don't know how to attatch stuff yet so here's a linkt to some pics of the vics guage, the grommit is right under the wiper box, hope this helps

http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/...=18081#content

More evidence that Tripminders were in cars BEFORE 1984

[p71towny]

Ok, I don't know how to attatch stuff yet so here's a linkt to some pics of the vics guage, the grommit is right under the wiper box, hope this helps

http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=5189&s=18081#content

[85crownHPP]

that sucks you dont have a grommet where I did - I cant think of any other holes big enough for that sensor without making one...

[monterey1962]

Guys, there is no grommet down there. I've just shredded the insullation on the inside and outside of the firewall. Nothing. I think I just might go ahead and drill a hole big enough to get the temp sensor through. I'll put it to the right of where the gas pedal linkage goes through the firewall.

[monterey1962]

Yeah, its under padding, its a whore to get to.

Nothing is ever easy, is it?