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Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Miami66, Apr 13, 2020.

  1. Apr 13, 2020
    Miami66

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    I am having trouble finding replacement gauges for my 73 CJ 5. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

    Carlos
     
  2. Apr 13, 2020
    timgr

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    A '73 will have 2 1/16" round gauges with chrome bezels. You have the separate oil pressure and amps gauge beside the fuel and temperature? These are a standard size and you can replace with what you like. Stewart-Warner made the gauges originally, and today offers gauges that are very close to original.

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sww-82304
    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sww-82311

    Summit has lots of different gauges that you can look at and consider.
     
  3. Apr 13, 2020
    Miami66

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    Thanks as always. Getting ready to order all 3 Stewart-Warner ones. Should I order the voltmeter or Amp one?


    Carlos
     
  4. Apr 13, 2020
    timgr

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    3? What's the third one? Extra gauges were on the option list, and you would get 2, flanking the central cluster.

    Up to you whether you want an ammeter or a voltmeter. Jeep went to a voltmeter in 1975, and it's considered safer. If you keep your original wiring, you need the ammeter.
     
  5. Apr 13, 2020
    Miami66

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    Yes 3. Just noticed it is an ammeter. Thank you.


    Carlos
     
  6. Apr 13, 2020
    Lockman

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    FYI , Use 1/8 " copper on your Oil pressure gauge. The polyvinyl tubing they include will vibrate & wear thru within a short period of time, guaranteed .
    I got these Bosch at a FLAPS :
    All Done 1.JPG All Done 3.JPG
     
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    timgr

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    The factory oil pressure gauge is electric, if that's what's there. No tubing.
     
  8. Apr 14, 2020
    Keys5a

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    I do prefer the 270 degree sweep gauges, at least for oil pressure and water temperature. Yes, 2 1/16" gauges are the common standard size. I would prefer a volt gauge over amps if I were doing the job.
    -Donny
     
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