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what aftermarket gauges are you guys running? like type of gauge. im going to be putting in a trans temp gauge and was wondering what others i should get
 
Do you Have a full gauge cluster with tach, voltmeter and all those?
 
how important is the oil temp? i was under the impression that the oil isnt far behind the coolant. i have a 242 tcase and i was wondering if because of the coupling it would be a good idea to have one there
 
The oil temp isn't always close to the coolant temp, especially after a cold start. The engine coolant reaches temp way before the oil does. The oil is usually 15-20 minutes behind.

As for the 242, it doesn't have a viscous coupling.
 
Oil and trans temp will tell you how the jeep is running right now. A good vacuum gauge will give you insight into overall health if you can read it. A good air-fuel-ratio gauge with a wideband O2 sensor is very useful for fine-tuning.
 
i definately thought about a vacuum gauge the air fuel ratio gauge will wait for now until i can get some money for it since i want a wideband one
 
Talyn said:
The oil temp isn't always close to the coolant temp, especially after a cold start. The engine coolant reaches temp way before the oil does. The oil is usually 15-20 minutes behind.

As for the 242, it doesn't have a viscous coupling.
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what does the 242 use when in full tim 4wd? i was always told it was a viscous coupling
 
ok guys thank you very much on clearing that up. im thinking of using glowshift gauges. i heard heard alot about them and i know they are close to the top as far as quality.
 
Where are you guys putting gauges. I have been meaning to add a vacuum, and trans temp first then later I want oil temp and pressure. Just not sure where I would put them. I don't know about an A-pillar but it may be a good option for 3(?) of them.
 
The only A-pillar pod I've seen that is specifically fit for an XJ only holds two 2 1/16" gauges. I've seen people mount a single gauge in the vertical piece of plastic in front of the t-case handle. This might only be for 97+ though, not sure if older models are setup the same way. I really like that spot because its out of the way. The A-pillar mounts always reminded of the rice rockets dudes used to drive in HS, although it is a functional location I guess.
 
me and my buddy go to school for automotive technology and he works in a body shop. i believe we are going to custom make a fiberglass a pillar pod
 
SaMo_XJ said:
The only A-pillar pod I've seen that is specifically fit for an XJ only holds two 2 1/16" gauges. I've seen people mount a single gauge in the vertical piece of plastic in front of the t-case handle. This might only be for 97+ though, not sure if older models are setup the same way. I really like that spot because its out of the way. The A-pillar mounts always reminded of the rice rockets dudes used to drive in HS, although it is a functional location I guess.
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Yea I've seen that spot by the t-case handle used also, I don't really like it. I mean if it is out of sight you would never notice the gauge when something is going wrong.
 
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