rustydog Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OPTIONS FOR REPLACING GUAGES WITH NEW ON A B61?? COMMENTS?? thx Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Your truck original,or updated? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 depends on what you want to spend, if you just want gages just about any mechanical type gage that fits the hole will work. I replaced my air pressure gage with one I got from summit racing, would not show pressure over 35psi, changed it out for about $20 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 stewart warner still makes them. Watts sells them or you can just buy them off ebay. they show up on ebay, usually everything but the tach and speedp with the bulldog logo is the only thing diff. everything else is generic Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 My B-61 had new Stewart Warner guages when I got it, but the fuel and temp guauges had to be changed when I switched from positive to negative ground. I got the replacements from Summit Racing. I also had to change the sending units which came from Summit. I don't recall the price but it was reasonable. Watts has a mechanical temp guauge which they claim is more trouble free than the electrical. I don't have much time on the new gauge but no problems so far. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Your truck original,or updated?Well, updated, or headed that way.. changed to elec. start.....12vneg......also uncertain about leaving rebuilt generator in. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I've had great luck with generators.Any pics? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 My B-61 had new Stewart Warner guages when I got it, but the fuel and temp guauges had to be changed when I switched from positive to negative ground. I got the replacements from Summit Racing. I also had to change the sending units which came from Summit. I don't recall the price but it was reasonable. Watts has a mechanical temp guauge which they claim is more trouble free than the electrical. I don't have much time on the new gauge but no problems so far.Guess I'm doing it at the right time, as have switched over to neg grnd as well.......I have looked at summitt site......seem reasonable Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 I've had great luck with generators.Any pics?So you think not worth expense to switch to alternator?? I dont have any pictures of project yet, but will get there soon. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 So you think not worth expense to switch to alternator?? I dont have any pictures of project yet, but will get there soon.Is this the extended cab truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Where did you hear about that bdt? yes it is Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thought you posted about your plans a while back?I've seen the website with the progress,but never a finished truck.What's the history with the B itself? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thought you posted about your plans a while back?I've seen the website with the progress,but never a finished truck.What's the history with the B itself?Its slow going!! She started out as a unit for a freight co. in mass. single axle, 673nt, duplex. probably gonna take me another couple years yet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Just looked at the website again.That truck was bought new by Adley Express in New Haven CT.I saw your Youtube vids as well,was a little confused though.You said it was from North Carolina and hadn't ran in 10 years.Any updated pics? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 care to share the website? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 For about $100 bucks you can put on a delco style alternator here is a link http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/23363-new-alternator/?hl=alternator Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32793-b-model-guages/#findComment-206522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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