JK Gauges......

[robert j. yates]

I hear you, wish we could go back to the simple days when it was easy to work on an engine.
I think I have decided to go with the Scan Gauge II and maybe a separate oil gauge. I am going to contact Scan Gauge and see if there is a way to monitor oil pressure.

The ScanguageII works great IMO. I guess I'm curious as to why you feel you need to supplement the factory oil guage Steve. Granted it is filtered by the computer but other than the ocassional sender that goes south, my experience is that is is a fairly reliable indicator....as are most of the guages in a TJ. We've done enough mechanical guage testing on my rig that I am rather convinced that the computer for the most part, indicates enough data and reliably so as to provide us with a good decision making construct on engine and system vitals.

 

[roadkill]

The ScanguageII works great IMO. I guess I'm curious as to why you feel you need to supplement the factory oil guage Steve. Granted it is filtered by the computer but other than the ocassional sender that goes south, my experience is that is is a fairly reliable indicator....as are most of the guages in a TJ. We've done enough mechanical guage testing on my rig that I am rather convinced that the computer for the most part, indicates enough data and reliably so as to provide us with a good decision making construct on engine and system vitals.

I don't think the JK's came with an oil gauge, just an idiot light

 

[Steve Curren]

As Roadkill says my JK has only an idiot light for the oil, it has a temp gauge but no voltmeter. If the Scan Gauge II had oil pressure I would be in 7th heaven. My LJ had gauges and I was a happy camper and soon I will be if I can just get my stuff together. I really like the Scan Gauge II and I will most likely end up with it.
LuisJG, thanks for the info, I will read the write up and see if they say anything about connecting. I want to mount them to the sport cage so I will have to check it all out.
Thanks to all,
Steve

 

[robert j. yates]

When did you get a JK? I thought you had a LJ? Maybe I'm just getting old...wait a minute, I AM old LOL. Sorry for the confusion Steve.

 

[Steve Curren]

Sorry to inform you that getting old has nothing to do with memory and the lack of it.. I am a perfect example of that, I lost mine many eons ago..
I picked her up on the 14th,a Rubicon 2 door in the dark green, 6 speed and some bells and whistles. I could not believe the lack of skids on it so the first purchase was skids. Of course since I found a winch on sale I was forced to order that and of course a small lift along with the ACOS. I had them on the LJ and absolutely loved them, helped with the trailer as well as coming off obstacles.. Bumpers will be next payday, I was turned on to a couple great sites for items and prices were great too.
Steve

 

[Steve Curren]

Finally a solution to the gauges for me. I contacted a man on another site who had done this, he used an oil pressure / temperature adapter plate. He got his on E-Bay but I have found other sites. This adapter goes on between the block and the filter and it has two 3/8 threaded openings for sending units. I am going to get one of these and a gauge from Auto Meter as well as a Scan Gauge II for the other items I want to track. I shall post pictures when I complete this if you desire.

 

[XXXpedition]

I shall post pictures when I complete this if you desire.

i desire....

 

[Steve Curren]

OK, as soon as parts arrive and I get busy, I will shoot a few and post them. Please remember that I am neither a photog nor a mechanic, will do my best..

 

[XXXpedition]

hey, any pic will do...
thanks in advance
sven

 

[Steve Curren]

Well, mission completed I got the oil pressure gauge in and it works, the adapter was not difficult once I tightened it to the block. Working under the JK is easy as the fan is electric and there is a lot of room between the engine and radiator / fan.
I hope you can understand the pictures, if not let me know.
Steve