water temp gauge

Jet, Going up on the roll bar electrical would be easy to install . I have temp, oil pressure and volts added on mine on the dash left of the steering wheel. not filled with liq and they don't have any needle vibration from the engine. I like knowing what my engine is doing and not a fan of idiot lights. Helps solve a issue before it gets to late.

Firepup wrote:

Jet, Going up on the roll bar electrical would be easy to install . I have temp, oil pressure and volts added on mine on the dash left of the steering wheel. not filled with liq and they don't have any needle vibration from the engine. I like knowing what my engine is doing and not a fan of idiot lights. Helps solve a issue before it gets to late.

absolutely. i o-heated my rzr because of two reasons, i am not looking at that center pod and without my glasses on i cant read the digital temp gauge and even if i could, i still wouldnt be looking over there. the location is TOTALLY useless.

Firepup could you post a pic or Part # for the cluster of gauges that you used? Thanks i agree that unless you can glance at it and read it it's usless as hell!

Good post! Keep us posted!

You have lot's of room on the dash. Put it there and go mechanical. Get one with a lighted background.

Just a idea, rotate the gauges so that the normal temps are straight up. i.e.12o'clock. Just a glance and ya can see if all is good.

You all need to get some Bubba gauges....they speak...Bubba...wake up....Bubba...wake up.....

bubba53 wrote:

You all need to get some Bubba gauges....they speak...Bubba...wake up....Bubba...wake up.....

Can you get them to say "bubba your hot" if the temp is to high that is...

ElmoEOD wrote:

bubba53 wrote:

You all need to get some Bubba gauges....they speak...Bubba...wake up....Bubba...wake up.....

Can you get them to say "bubba your hot" if the temp is to high that is...

ElmoEOD wrote:

bubba53 wrote:

You all need to get some Bubba gauges....they speak...Bubba...wake up....Bubba...wake up.....

Can you get them to say "bubba your hot" if the temp is to high that is...

sry, I busted the topic, but I could not resist... LOL

I've been thinking about adding temp and volts guages. Put it right in front of the steering wheel in the dash where you can see them. And, I like 3012red's idea about mounting them. A quick glance down, and you know you are good to go. Go mechanical on the temp guage, it's much more simple of a setup, and it's most likely not ever going to give you trouble.

I mounted a large radiator catch bottle in the drivers area...that way when it runs hot I can see and feel the hot antifreeze comming out on the floorboard....and of course I got my speaking Bubba gauges in the dash in front of the steering wheel....

Sorry for the lg. pic, but had problems with download. First pic is looking thru steering wheel. Second is with key on and illuminated, need to put a dimmer switch on as they are too bright at night, third pic is a window washer tank and pump out of a Honda accord that I installed and ran tubing up to windshield for when it gets dirty and need to clean it off. Just an idea I thought I would pass on. Gauges are Auto Meter brand. Hope this was helpful.


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Firepup wrote:

Sorry for the lg. pic, but had problems with download. First pic is looking thru steering wheel. Second is with key on and illuminated, need to put a dimmer switch on as they are too bright at night, third pic is a window washer tank and pump out of a Honda accord that I installed and ran tubing up to windshield for when it gets dirty and need to clean it off. Just an idea I thought I would pass on. Gauges are Auto Meter brand. Hope this was helpful.


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Man...they are..... and I like the windshield washer container....

[quote="Firepup"]Sorry for the lg. pic, but had problems with download. First pic is looking thru steering wheel. Second is with key on and illuminated, need to put a dimmer switch on as they are too bright at night, third pic is a window washer tank and pump out of a Honda accord that I installed and ran tubing up to windshield for when it gets dirty and need to clean it off. Just an idea I thought I would pass on. Gauges are Auto Meter brand. Hope this was helpful.

TBONE21 wrote:

ElmoEOD wrote:

bubba53 wrote:

You all need to get some Bubba gauges....they speak...Bubba...wake up....Bubba...wake up.....

Can you get them to say "bubba your hot" if the temp is to high that is...

Here is a link to what I used for the water temp. Was easy to install.

http://utvinc.com/polaris-rzr/lighting-electrical-gauges/utv-inc-1-8-npt-inline-water-temp-sending-unit-housing-1/

Jetdriverx wrote:

i think i am going to stop in at the local Jeggs speed shop today and check out the difference bewtween the 2 1/8 " gauges and the 2 5/8" gauges[/font]. i dont think there is room for the larger gauges in the dash.

Duh... 1/2"

Thanks for the pic's Firepup, just what i wanted to see, Great idea for sure!

I used that same adaptor for the water temp on my Rhino, works great. Its a little pricy but worth it to not have something thrown together.

How did you wire up your oil pressure gauge?

ElmoEOD wrote:

Jetdriverx wrote:

i think i am going to stop in at the local Jeggs speed shop today and check out the difference bewtween the 2 1/8 " gauges and the 2 5/8" gauges[/font]. i dont think there is room for the larger gauges in the dash.

Duh... 1/2"

elmo you are an azz. gawd i cant stop laughing. well i just got off the phone with my buddy at Summit Racing. ordered a roll bar mount pod and a 2 5/8 Auto Meter mechanical water temp gauge and matching volt and oil pressure gauges in 2 1/8 to mount in the dash.

dear mr smart azz elmo, i know i am not the sharpest pencil in the box but i need to see how hard or easy it was to read the gauges WITHOUT my glasses on and for the water temp, yep i need the HALF INCH LARGER GAUGE, thank you.

they are the AutoMeter Phantom gauges. look pretty nice. I'm still laughing.

Jetdriverx wrote:

auto meter makes a roll bar mounted pod (for 1 1/2" roll bars) that will take a 2 5/8" face gauge. 39.95 before my discount from Summit Racing. talking to Cliff today he suggested the liquid filled temp gauge in mechanical. do i want mechanical or electric gauges? i know i want or at least i think i want liquid filled due to vibration. i want to mount it on the roll bar up under the roof so it is in plain sight and 2 5/8'" so i dont need my glasses on to read it. i might even add a second one with volts while i am at it. oh yeah, i have a buddy at work that will do the installation so do not take into account i am mechanically inept. yep, its true.

A buddy? Is his name Jack?

neuromax wrote:

I used that same adaptor for the water temp on my Rhino, works great. Its a little pricy but worth it to not have something thrown together.

How did you wire up your oil pressure gauge?

It’s a mechanical gauge that hooks in just behind the oil filter. Hope the pic helps. Took it with my phone so it’s not the best.

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CCrider wrote:

Jetdriverx wrote:

auto meter makes a roll bar mounted pod (for 1 1/2" roll bars) that will take a 2 5/8" face gauge. 39.95 before my discount from Summit Racing. talking to Cliff today he suggested the liquid filled temp gauge in mechanical. do i want mechanical or electric gauges? i know i want or at least i think i want liquid filled due to vibration. i want to mount it on the roll bar up under the roof so it is in plain sight and 2 5/8'" so i dont need my glasses on to read it. i might even add a second one with volts while i am at it. oh yeah, i have a buddy at work that will do the installation so do not take into account i am mechanically inept. yep, its true.

A buddy? Is his name Jack?

Gawd no, the damn RZR would be for sale as parts. jacks the idiot !

Heck thats a good photo. I was wondering how those worked!