Autometer Replacement Gauges

[junior]

Has anyone purchased the new gauges from Autometer ? If so, could you please comment-(fit, finish, noise, colors, price etc...), thanks.

 

[Bill Briley]

Got a Temp. gauge this week. Looks exactly like the OE.
Installation next week.

 

[steved57]

Does anyone know if they are going to offer the tach or speedo ?

 

[junior]

No Tach or Speedo, unless Ford helps with the development cost, just what I was told by Autometer's rep who took my order for the rest of the newly improved gauges, he said Feb 2015 delivery, nothing came in yet.

 

[Vincent998]

How come when I go to the Autometer web page, these replacement gauges are not shown?

 

[GKW05GT]

I also need a temp gauge to replace the one in my current set. The GT Guys are changing mine to Speedhut in Atlanta but want to replace before I put up the originals.

 

[GT101]

We received a batch of gauges this week from Autometer and we've just fitted the first today. The external appearance is identical to the original units as others have said. In my opinion the illumination on the new units is a tiny bit brighter than the existing gauges - this might be down to the fact that the others are ten years old. The gauge works fine as you'd expect. We've got another to fit this afternoon.

One other thing - the packaging direct from Autometer is a lot better than the gauges usually arrive from Ford.

Dave

 

[GT Tech]

One of my clients has a bad speedo. He contacted Auto-Meter, and was told replacement gauges were available, but they would not sell directly to the public. Strictly through a Ford dealer. Seemed strange to me as small gauges are available directly. Scottsdale dealer wanted nothing to do with it, so I contacted Torrie. (TC Mcphail) He said he can get one so I put the two together. Waiting to see if it works out. I will report on the progress.

 

[bonehead]

One of my clients has a bad speedo. He contacted Auto-Meter, and was told replacement gauges were available, but they would not sell directly to the public. Strictly through a Ford dealer. Seemed strange to me as small gauges are available directly. Scottsdale dealer wanted nothing to do with it, so I contacted Torrie. (TC Mcphail) He said he can get one so I put the two together. Waiting to see if it works out. I will report on the progress.

Sounds fishy to me. I'm guessing that employee had no idea what they were talking about. But definitely keep us updated on this, Rich.

 

[nota4re]

Sounds fishy to me. I'm guessing that employee had no idea what they were talking about. But definitely keep us updated on this, Rich.

Doesn't sound fishy at all. The Tach and Speedo are ONLY OEM pieces - they did not re-make these. As such, by contract they cannot sell directly but only through Ford.

 

[twobjshelbys]

One of my clients has a bad speedo. He contacted Auto-Meter, and was told replacement gauges were available, but they would not sell directly to the public. Strictly through a Ford dealer. Seemed strange to me as small gauges are available directly. Scottsdale dealer wanted nothing to do with it, so I contacted Torrie. (TC Mcphail) He said he can get one so I put the two together. Waiting to see if it works out. I will report on the progress.

Autometer is making AM direct aftermarket replacents for the small gauges. The speedo and tach are still Ford parts. The second hand interpretation of what AM told the customer is "Ford is still the source for the speedo and tach". They are still the "old technology" and have just as much of a chance of failing as one already installed.

 

[bonehead]

Doesn't sound fishy at all. The Tach and Speedo are ONLY OEM pieces - they did not re-make these. As such, by contract they cannot sell directly but only through Ford.

Got it. The implication (at least from how I read it) was these were redesigned speedos and tachs. If it's the same OEM crap, then it makes sense.

 

[Vincent998]

I'll repeat my earlier message .... how come I can't find the GT gauges listed on the Autometer web site?

 

[EasyEric]

I'll repeat my earlier message .... how come I can't find the GT gauges listed on the Autometer web site?

Same here.

I need the fuel gauge and boost gauge (I also need the Speedometer but apparently that is only available through Ford).

Does anyone have the part numbers for the Autometer boost and fuel guages?

Thanks!

 

[bonehead]

I know it's difficult for some in the digital/Internet age, but you have to actually pick up the phone and order it from them. It is not on the website. This has been stated before on several occasions.

 

[twobjshelbys]

I know it's difficult for some in the digital/Internet age, but you have to actually pick up the phone and order it from them. It is not on the website. This has been stated before on several occasions.

So this sets up a perfect Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy scenario. Gauges are available (the Earth is going to be destroyed) but the notice is only available on the forum (the notice was posted in Alpha Centauri). Non-forum members with broken gauges are left in the dark.