Searching for Voltmeter to Fit 1-5/8" Hole in Dash Trim Piece

[Jeff10]

Hey Everyone,

I'm always amazed at the resourcefulness of some of the folks here...

I need to replace an aftermarket voltmeter that was installed in the dash by the previous owner. I have checked a new 2" voltmeter and it works.

The hole size in the dash trim piece is 1-5/8". In all of the searching that I have done online I can only find one 1-1/2 meter (AutoMeter). Everything else is either 2" 2-1/16" or 2-5/8".

Just wondering if my searches are missing something.

I'm thinking that I can order the 1-1/2" and make it work. I will just look a little odd.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[Yeller]

Is there room for a normal 2-1/16” gauge? It’s easy to make a pilot for a hole saw with a piece of wood or plastic that fits the 1-5/8 hole.

 

[Jeff10]

Hey,

There is room. I actually bought a set of three 2" (or maybe 2-1/16) gauges several years ago. Just being lazy not wanting to replace all three, or have this one be a different size than the other two.

Jeff

 

[DirtDonk]

Make sure they’re measuring the gauges at the same place you are.
Many (most/all?) gauges aren’t measured at the hole size I don’t think. When you’re looking at gauges, no matter what size it is, check the specifications for “hole size“ just to make sure.
Or is that already what you’re talking about?

 

[Jeff10]

Hi Paul,

I'm not having a lot of luck finding that detail when doing Google searches, or O'Reilly or Autozone.

Related question... we drove the Bronco about 75 miles today. Sometimes I would look over and the meter would be working. Shut off the motor for a while, start it back up and nothing for a while. Not sure I understand why it is intermittent.

Jeff

 

[DirtDonk]

Bad gauge, bad wire, or a bad connection.
It’s usually a connection, but gauges and wires can go bad too.