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Auto Meter 4511 User Manual

Mechanical gauges, Temperature gauges, Installation instructions

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MECHANICAL gAUgES

2650-1115A

OVER-TIGHTENING

OF VENT SCREW WILL

DAMAGE THREADS.

gAUgE READINg

1 PSI Low

1 PSI High

CONDITION

30° F. Temp. Rise

2000 Ft. Altitude Increase

NOTE: Some late model vehicles use electronic sensors in their pressure and

temperature senders for engine control functions. Before removing the original

sender, we recommend that you contact your automotive dealer to be sure no

critical functions will be disrupted.

1. Gauge may be mounted in-dash or in the Auto Meter custom mounting

solutions. Secure gauge with mounting clamps supplied. 2-

1

16

"

gauges mount

in 2-

1

16

"

diameter hole, 2-

5

8

"

gauges mount in 2-

5

8

"

diameter hole.

CAUTION: DO NOT make severe bends in the capillary tubing.

It may break internally, thus, voiding the warranty.

DO NOT remove capillary tubing from gauge.

2. Cut a

7

8

"

dia. hole in firewall. Place grommet on capillary tubing. A slit must be

made in the grommet to accomplish this. Route sensing bulb through firewall

and secure grommet in the

7

8

"

hole.

QUESTIONS

:

If after completely reading these instructions you have questions regarding the operation or installation of your instrument(s),

please contact Auto Meter Technical Service at

815-899-0801.

You may also email us at

[email protected].

Additional information can also be found at

http://www.autometer.com

3. Insert and tighten mounting nut in the

1

2

"

NPT port on engine. (For engines

with a

3

8

"

NPT port use Auto Meter adapter no. 2263). Insert temperature

sensing bulb in the mounting nut and carefully tighten sealing nut, while holding

mounting nut. The Oil Temperature gauge usually requires drilling a hole and

welding the Auto Meter no. 2261 steel weld fitting in the oil pan. Be sure to

check for adequate internal clearances for the temperature sensing bulb. Install

temperature sensing bulb as described above.

4. Make sure gauge tubing is free from hazard of moving parts or hot engine

components.

5. Start engine and thoroughly inspect installation for any leaks.

6. Twist in light socket assembly and connect one wire to dash lighting circuit or

other 12V power source and the other wire to a good ground.

Vent Screw

Temperature gauges

USE TEFLON SEALING
TAPE OR SEALING
COMPOUND ON
PIPE THREADS

+12 VOLT

LIgHTINg

gROUND

INTERNAL LED

LIgHTED MODELS

Venting for Liquid Filled gauges Only

Auto Meter’s Pro Comp Liquid Filled Gauges are equipped with a vent screw on the top of the
case. Internal case pressure can change due to altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature,
causing an inaccurate or “off zero” reading on more sensitive low pressure gauges such as 0-15
psi fuel pressure, vacuum, boost, and vacuum/boost gauges. To prevent this it is recommended
that the gauge be vented.

With the vent screw in the upright position, turn the screw two turns counterclockwise to equalize
the gauge case pressure. This allows the gauge to breathe and self adjust.

Note on Ultra-Nite (glow In The Dark)

The glow in the dark coating on the dial of the Ultra-nite gauge may turn gray if exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. When the car is not being used
and will be in direct sunlight for long periods of time, place the provided red plastic cover on the gauge.

The Ultimate LED Lighting Upgrade

Available through your local speed shop or favorite Auto meter dealer, these intense LED bulbs simply replace the standard 161, 168, 193, or 194 light bulbs used in most
Auto meter gauges, tachometers, and speedometers. Smaller LED bulbs are available for tachometers that feature the small “twist in” light on the front tachometer.

LED Replacement Kits are sold one per package.

3284 Red LED Replacement Kit

3294 Red LED, Small

3285 Green LED Replacement Kit

3295 Green LED, Small

3286 Blue LED Replacement Kit

3296 Blue LED, Small

3287 Amber LED Replacement Kit

3297 Amber LED, Small

CONNECT TO

12V LIgHTINg

CONNECT TO

gOOD gROUND

SEALINg NUT

SEALINg TUBINg

TEMPERATURE

SENSOR

1

2

” NPT MOUNTINg NUT

FOR

3

8

” NPT USE NO. 2263

LARgE RUBBER gROMMET

(SMALL gROMMET NOT

USED wITH TEMP. gAUgE)

MOUNTINg

BRACkET

THUMB

NUT

LOCkwASHER

Meter Adapters

If this product is to be installed on a vehicle requiring metric fittings, please contact your local Auto Meter dealer to purchase metric adapters. A complete listing of the
fittings available can be found in our catalog or online at http://www.autometer.com

PORT NUT

NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN

PORT NUT OR gAUgE

MAY BE DAMAgED.