guage install

my next project is to install a water temp guage and volt guage in the rhino , where can I get the adapter that goes in line to install the sending unit in or if theres a better way please do tell the volt guage I have already read here, thanks mick

Black rhino is where i got mine

I 'm working on this now , trying to get all parts rounded up , was told to check with ultimate rhino
 for sensor for water temp have not got that far yet , I 'm doing tack--water temp---oil temp

For oil temp adapter, i got it out of summit catalog

I've got an Auto Meter setup in mine... I will go snap a couple of pics. I picked up a 3/4" inline adapter made by Auto Meter as well. I did a distribution block and relay setup to connect the gauge lighting and volt gauge. I will post the pics as soon as I get em.

I bought a cheap water temp gauge and volt meter from Orielliy's. Took the sending unit to the hardware store and put together some fitting for in line on radiator hose. Works great !

I used Auto Meter #'s 5791 and 5737 for volts and water temp, short sweep electric.  The vacuum gauge is a full sweep 5784.  All from Phantom series.



The adapter I used is an Auto Meter 2281, 3/4" pipe adapter.  It's a little smaller than the rad hose, but the hose clamps give it a good squeeze.  Haven't had any trouble with cooling despite the smaller adapter size.



My flash wasn't working last night cause my phone was so dead, but I can post a pic of the distribution block and relay setup if you want.

Thanks and yes any pics you could would be great.

Just checking but you can see the pics I posted right??

Tunderslimer wrote:

Just checking but you can see the pics I posted right??

Yes ! And very good pics !

Black Rhino kit is what I installed myself.

thanks for the pics and info just what I needed 

Better pic of the temp sender install:

Here's a crappy pic of my distro block. A set of 12 ga wires run from the battery to the block providing constant 12v power, and there's one more positive post as well from the switched relay.  
Posts in no particular order:
1. Battery 12+
2. Battery Negative
3. Switched 30 Amp relay 12+
4. Low current 12+ (from ignition switch)  ** This pole only switches the relay, no other loads should be run from the ignition switch

I screwed up here, I just left the relay hanging down.  Water seeps in and allows a connection powering everything up with the key off.  

Note for others, hang the relay upside down or better yet, drill a hole in a tupperware container and run the wire for the distro block and relay into it.  Bam, nice fairly waterproof electrical box with a removable lid.

Backside of the gauges.

The power for the volt gauge and LED lighting is all run through the distro block.  The temp gauge sender needs to be grounded, it's also done up to the distro block.  

Remember not to hook anything other than a low current relay to the ignition switch, use your relay power for this.

I mounted the water temp senor in the head right beside the thermostat housing, on the 660s there is lots of room, just drill a hole and thread to the proper sensor threads......

Here is my set up....

Nice looking set up. How do you like those pedals ?

I love the pedals they really help out.

Looks nice!

great pics  can't wait to finish mine

In the process of installing volt, oil pressure, and water temp gauges. I just need to button up the water. I am curious on what temp it should run, my is running a steady 170. What about everyone else who has a gauge? I will post pics when done, let me warn you it is somewhat redneck. Please point out anything ya'll see that might cause issues on down the road.