Installing new guage.

[Rob Robinson]

Leroy is the engine oil temp guage you ordered for you 90 the same for the
94?

On 04/06/07, Leroy Eckert wrote:
>
> I will let you know when I get the gauges. I think I'll go and buy one
> of those lighted magnifying lamps and see if I can take the old ones apart
> and try to determine why they are reading improperly. Grounds are good and
> the sendors are new.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: pattypape
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 9:36 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Installing new guage.
>
> Leroy,
>
> I would be interested in your gage replacement project. The indexing
> was different on the last gage, that I received and the sensor needed
> to be changed to get a proper reading , Also the bezel is different
> it is a flat solid black bezel, without the Silver trim, I have
> changed the bezels , but that breaks the gage seal, no trouble with
> fogging of the gage so far.......
> Keep us informed.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I want to pass along information I am receiving from Teleflex,
> Bluebird and other suppliers I e-mailed over the weekend. Oil
> Temperature gauge 54438 Bluebird part number 3865334 shows to be in
> stock at Bluebird today. I will see if the indexing is the same when
> I receive it. According to Teleflex this and other Teleflex gauges
> Bluebird used are no longer in production and are no longer available
> if Bluebird does not have inventory. I am replacing 3 flakey gauges
> now while they are available.
> > Steve Birtles and I are searching for an instrument shop to rebuild
> the original gauges. I would like to keep my bird dash looking
> original. In the long term that may be difficult to do.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: pattypape
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 9:36 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Installing new guage.
> >
> >
> >
> > Jim,
> >
> > Yep, that is the correct gage, Teleflex # 9153278.
> >
> > The BB# 54438 was still a good number, But
> > they shipped the updated 9153278 gage , Then the temp would read
> > really high, That is why there is a lot of confusion , when
> > replacing gages, the sensor must be replaced also.
> > I like the new scale for the oil temp,200 to 230
> > Not so good for the rear axle because, it only heats up to about
> > 140 to 170. lowest part of the gage.
> >
> > Bill 88 FC Michigan
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> jim riordan
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > The new guage is not a 54438 Earl said the did not maske it
> > anymore. He sent me a "superseded" one the index numbers were
> > different. He sent me a new sensor it was for the old type guage
> it
> > was reading 40% high. I called Teleflex spoke to Joe Federsal
> (great
> > help) he sent me the correct sensor for the guage that I got from
> > earl, everything seems to work now. This new guage 9153278 is
> > improved in that it first register point is at 140 rather than
> 100,
> > top is 320 like the old one. the end result is that the gauge
> will
> > provide more accurate readings in the operational range than the
> old
> > one. I hope!
> > >
> > >
> > > Jim RIordan
> > > 88 WBWL XXV
> > > Stuart, Fl.
> > > pattypape wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Jim,
> > >
> > > I replaced both oil temp gages on our 88 FC ( 3208 oil and rear
> > axle
> > > temps) BB gage part number 54438, It is a Teleflex gage.
> > >
> > > If this is your gage the temp sensor is a Stewart-Warner, part
> > > number 280EEF . It is available at truck parts stores. It has
> > > several threaded bushings for all thread sizes, One will match
> the
> > > original threads. BB did not have the correct sensor.
> > >
> > > Bill 88 FC Michigan
> > >
> > > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> jim riordan
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have just replace my oil temp guage. I got it from BB and
> it is
> > > indexed differently from the original one. I needed to get a
> new
> > temp
> > > sending switch also...
> > > >
> > > > Jim Riordan
> > > > 88 WBWL XXV
> > > > Stuart, Fl.
> > > >
> > > > "Ralph L. Fullenwider" wrote:
> > > > Hi Art:
> > > >
> > > > **CAUTION** **CAUTION**
> > > >
> > > > Remove the 4 bottom out side covers of the lower dash. If the
> > lower
> > > dash
> > > > has been out before then it should lift up from the front
> edge
> > and
> > > slip
> > > > forward a little. If it has not been out before then on the
> left
> > > side of
> > > > the lower dash, under one of the blank covers, will be a
> screw
> > that
> > > has to
> > > > come out.
> > > >
> > > > Now, with the lower dash panel slid forward, remove the cb
> mic
> > from
> > > the
> > > > holder and take the long screw out that holds the cb mic
> holder.
> > > Now the
> > > > upper lower dash should be free on that side and if it has
> been
> > > removed it
> > > > will probably be free to tilt forward. If it has not been out
> > > before then
> > > > you need a looooong phillips screwdriver, hold the right side
> of
> > > the upper
> > > > lower dash out and reach in with the long phillips and un
> screw
> > the
> > > far
> > > > left L bracket. In the bottom center of the upper lower dash,
> > after
> > > the
> > > > lower panel is moved forward you should see a screw that
> needs to
> > > come out
> > > > as well. Now your upper lower dash panel should be free to
> tilt
> > > forward.
> > > > **CAUTION** Do NOT force it, if it won't come out enough to
> > replace
> > > the
> > > > gauge, find what is holding it. I cannot stress **CAUTION**
> > enough
> > > on this.
> > > >
> > > > While your in there, remove the light sockets with the lamps
> from
> > > the other
> > > > gauges and clean or replace them.
> > > >
> > > > Your going to find a "rats nest" of wiring under and behind
> both
> > > panels.
> > > > Remember if you drill, spindle or pierce any of those panels,
> > they
> > > are shot
> > > > and cannot be brought back. Use only holes provided for
> screws
> > and
> > > such.
> > > >
> > > > Good luck
> > > >
> > > > Safe travels,
> > > >
> > > > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > > > 84FC35
> > > > Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> > > >
> > > > At 06:44 PM 5/10/2007 +0000, you wrote:
> > > > >I have recieved a new engine oil temp guage from the fellow
> I
> > > bought
> > > > >my coach from. Now to install it. The guage is on the
> verticle
> > > part of
> > > > >the dash panel.Has anyone been into that panel? Any advise
> will
> > be
> > > > >better than me going in there blind!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >Art Weatherly
> > > > >Riverside Ca.
> > > > >'85 PT36
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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