Install PP Gauges on Non-PP Model - Recap

[canyon ed]

I have some gauges posted W/ GT350 trim hit me up

plenty of others have left it uncapped without any apparent issue. for the few minutes it took I just felt more comfortable considering how excessive heat can cause issues with electronics. The cap will always pop off easy enough if I wanted to return to stock.

Should have another dash set up soon like June

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[Condor1970]

plenty of others have left it uncapped without any apparent issue. for the few minutes it took I just felt more comfortable considering how excessive heat can cause issues with electronics. The cap will always pop off easy enough if I wanted to return to stock.

Believe it or not, it's a good idea to cap it. The reason why, is even though the cabin air is filtered, some particles do get through, and they will over a long period of time build up inside the gauge housing, which could "potentially" cause a problem. Just find a cheap piece of plastic, cut it into a circle, and plug the hole, holding it in place with some clear silicon sealant/adhesive. That way you can pop it out later if you ever need to.

 

[18usc371]

plenty of others have left it uncapped without any apparent issue. for the few minutes it took I just felt more comfortable considering how excessive heat can cause issues with electronics. The cap will always pop off easy enough if I wanted to return to stock.

Ditto on the heat. I live in S. Florida, so heat is never on, and I doubt A/C would do anything . . . but my OCD would demand it was capped after all the effort involved!

 

[bluestar]

Apparently, purchasing the gauges is easy, they're everywhere .The hard part seems to be getting the supporting trim. I'm guessing ordering it from Ford is pretty expensive?

 

[canyon ed]

Apparently, purchasing the gauges is easy, they're everywhere .The hard part seems to be getting the supporting trim. I'm guessing ordering it from Ford is pretty expensive?

Like I said I have at GT gauge kit W/ GT 350 trim for the whole dash.

 

[300mag]

Apparently, purchasing the gauges is easy, they're everywhere .The hard part seems to be getting the supporting trim. I'm guessing ordering it from Ford is pretty expensive?

over $1k....lol, try parts farm in GA and wades motorsports in SC, they both specialize in parting out wrecked S550's.

 

[bluestar]

over $1k....lol, try parts farm in GA and wades motorsports in SC, they both specialize in parting out wrecked S550's.

Over 1K! That's a lot of money for some plastic trim!

 

[bluestar]

Like I said I have at GT gauge kit W/ GT 350 trim for the whole dash.

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[bluestar]

over $1k....lol, try parts farm in GA and wades motorsports in SC, they both specialize in parting out wrecked S550's.

Hey! Big thanks! I was able to order the trim and gauges from The Parts Farm.

 

[18usc371]

Ok- next question. I have the right "4-hole" dash trim panel on it's way to me, and new PP gauges, but not the four screws that hold the gauges to the panels.

Anyone know the specs? size/length/thread pitch? Any info is appreciated!

 

[Condor1970]

Ok- next question. I have the right "4-hole" dash trim panel on it's way to me, and new PP gauges, but not the four screws that hold the gauges to the panels.

Anyone know the specs? size/length/thread pitch? Any info is appreciated!

Just a guess, but probably the same 7mm black ones they use to hold the radio and other trim pieces in place.

 

[18usc371]

Good guess - thanks. When I start the project, I’ll test a donor.

I do know from watching a bunch of stereo and gauge install videos, the stereo the is 7mm head, the gauge screws t25 head, so they are at least different in that regard.

 

[canyon ed]

FYI the dealer has them

 

[18usc371]

Yeah - I figured. I just don't like going to dealers for tiny parts. It's always $2.00 for a $0.02 part. But . . . I just found the panel I bought has the screws re-attached (I bought a panel w/o gauges), But thank you!

 

[canyon ed]

Yeah - I figured. I just don't like going to dealers for tiny parts. It's always $2.00 for a $0.02 part. But . . . I just found the panel I bought has the screws re-attached (I bought a panel w/o gauges), But thank you!

I did the same thing

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