Mechanical Gauges

Why do some prefer mechanical gauges rather than electrical? The risk of a leak is reduced with braided lines buy why risk it? Accuracy advantage?

 

Id rather have a mechanical link,rather then risk a motor over a bad "sending unit"

 

I posted in another thread about this but here is a safe alternative to the concern of flammable fuel or hot oil and coolant inside.
http://pitstopusa.com/i-5064542-auto-meter-high-pressure-isolator.html

 

So, the main reason for wanting mechanical is better reliability? Didn't realize that was a big issue with electrical gauges. Guess I'll try to keep the idiot lights working when I add my (backordered) electrical gauges. Thanks for info.

 

Im going full electrical/ digital in my mav....

 

With newer electronics and care during installation, I don't think there is much difference with mech vs elec gauges as long as they are of good quality. Like everything else, some are better than others.

 

I will never again run mechanical gauges in my car. Had an oil gauge leak once, not the line or a fitting but the gauge itself. Came out through the backlight and sprayed hot oil into the carpet and lower dash. Had a heck of a mess, ruined the carpet and underpad. Just glad it didn't spray towards me!

 

I've never had any issues with electrical gauges, I've used them for years. Just never bought cheap ones.

 

is there a range for what's "cheap" or not? maybe a couple of example brands for us noobs? I've never bought a gauge before..

 

If I replaced mine I would go electric for sure. A quality set. I do prefer the operation of my mech. gauges but I dont distrust the electric versions enough to not buy them. If that makes sense?? I'd much rather run wires into the car than an oil line. I feel I have a greater chance of an oil leak than I do a sender failure. Everybody is different though.

 

I was going to try and use an elec. OP gauge. I bought a Autometer elec unit but just cud'nt figure out how to make it work in the tight area where the PS and AC stuff resides, mostly PS stuff. The sender was so large I did'nt see any way to get it hooked-up. I wound up just abt giving it away at a swap meet and went back to mech unit. I think the copper will be okay- just have to keep an eye on it and like stated earlier - keep rubber between it and metal surroundings. Guy's who don't have PS shud be a breeze to setup.

 

Definitely a disadvantage to electrical. Good point. SOme units have very large senders.

 

I mounted my sending unit on frame away from the heat, used ss braided line to engine.
I used Norskog {sic?} had issue with them,,, out of business now. I understand why!