Tel Tek gauges

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by C16KIWI, Dec 29, 2008.

  1. C16KIWI

    C16KIWI Medium Load Member

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    Has anyone used Tel Tek gauges???
    I want to replace the pyro and boost gauges they seem to have a huge range all with life time warranty's.
    The boost gauge runs through the ECM and only reads to a max of 31psi and the pyro seems to be reading about 150*F high.
    The pyro gauge costs $235us for everything and the boost about $175us if anyone has used these or knows of a better gauge I would appreciate any information.
    Thanks.
     
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  3. Rock hauler

    Rock hauler Light Load Member

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    I put an Isopro digtal in my KW, it works fast but when i talk on the CB with power on it reads way off. i called Tel Tek he said they have never had that problem with there's. i havn't changed any other's yet.
     
  4. droy

    droy Heavy Load Member

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    After becoming an O/O again, I'm now on my third truck, and have used Tel Tek in all three. Mostly the suspension pressure, and the air temperature gauges. I installed a pyro in my present truck, fixing to order the air temperature gauge also. Never had any kind of accuracy problem; matter of fact, the only problem I ever had with a Tel Tek gauge was in my '01 W900, shortly after installing an air temperature gauge in the over head "console", the outside air reading began acting up. After dropping the console to remove the gauge and send it back, I found I had pinched the sending unit wire when I installed it, cutting the insulation and shorting it out.....duhhh.

    They are a "drop-in" for KWs, also come with an extra bracket of some kind, but I've never had to use it.
    At night, the digital readout is brighter than I'd like it, but I run with my gauge lights dimmed considerably, just my preference.
     
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  5. tesla4all

    tesla4all Light Load Member

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    So just how accurate are the suspension pressure gauges as I'm thinking about buying this..
     
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