Is there a particular order that the gauges should be positioned left to right. I've got a cluster in the center of the dash with volt, temp, oil, fuel. It probably doesn't matter, but I thought I'd ask.
Only those chosen few that belong to the "Loyal Order of Gauges" would know............... seriously its dealers choice
The ones you check most often should be easiest to see. Stuff you don't check as often,can be further away.
i like to put the oil presure and tempature gauge together in the easiest place to see....then the volt and fuel
I like the main rotor RPM/N2 guage where I can see it and those chip detector lights that only come on when you're on the ground. Does this sounds like I'm only posting to get my Grenade Inspector rating?... yup!
I just dealt with this. my '57 g***er has a two-gauge panel I fab'd that sits on top of the dash, bolted to a flat plate that occupies the stock speaker grill opening. They sit upright, angled toward the driver. When I put it all together, the plan for the car was for it to be a g***er-inspired street car. Planning to drive it all the time (and in Florida), the water temp was the most important, followed by oil pressure. So I had the water gauge first (left to right, as sitting in the driver's seat), and then oil. It turns out the car is going to be a race car that sees some street use. Oil pressure is now more important. I just realized this while mocking up seat brackets a couple weeks ago. That's a long answer, but it might help you. -Brad
Do whatever makes the most sense to you. But run all the wires to the gauges the same length so they can be swapped around if you decide you don't like your setup.
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