Gauges in A-pillar

I'm mounting my 3 gauges in A-pillar, one question I have is do you all use the gauge holddowns on back of gauge ? Or do you just friction fit gauges in holes on A-pillar? They seem to fit in snugly without holdowns, but thought I'd ask. Thanks!

 

I installed a dual gage pillar mount this last fall. I found that there wasn't enough room to install the entire "U" clamp that come with the autometer gages. I ended up cutting it in half and just installing it on the side with the most clearance. The holes in the mount itself were just a touch on the snug side... have had absolutely no problems.



Loren

 

No holddowns.

Had mine in for allmost a year now, in and out several times, they fit real tight just in the hole itself, no problems.

 

Who needs screws?

yup... just cram 'em in there... no problem with them falling out or vibrating. I even had to file my pod down a bit to get them to fit.

 

What AZCUMMINS says. Take the actual gauge and sand the hole to provide a tight fit. I used regular sandpaper (120 grit) to slowly enlarge the hole for each gauge.



Charles

 

Friction/snug fit ... just pushed them in and all has been ok.



Guess I was lucky. My gauges snugged in without any required sanding.



Jerry

 

Had to ream mine out just a tad also. I would think a fella would want them snug but not real tight.

 

Looks like I'm the only one so far where the gauge hole was a tad too big. To hold the gauge in position I first inserted the gauge then put a hose clamp on the gauge inside the pillar. Works great!

 

Y'all got it going so's i ain't got nuttin to add.



. . Preston. .