Tachometer (a.k.a. RPM Gauge): |
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Without a speedometer in the
truck, the drivers use the tachometer (RPM gauge) - which shows the
revolutions per minute of the engine - to gauge pit road speed. It is also
used to measure revs at top speed. |
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| (L-R): Water Pressure Gauge, Oil
Temperature Gauge, Water Temperature Gauge, Battery Volt Meter |
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Water Pressure Gauge: A preferred water pressure
reading is between 25 and 32 pounds per square inch (PSI).
Oil Temperature Gauge: A reading of 260 degrees usually leads to
engine malfunction and loss of oil pressure. Never a good thing in any
truck or car!
Water Temperature Gauge: The water temperature should not exceed
260 degrees. If it does the motor most likely will “expire”.
Battery Volt Meter: Each KHI car and truck runs a spare battery in
case of a failure on the primary. |
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| Ignition Switch Panel |
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TOP ROW:
At far left is the "Start" switch, which is connected to the ignition
box that fires the engine. The second switch from left controls the
primary ignition box. The switch directly to its right controls the
Tachometer (also known at the RPM Gauge). At far right is the back-up
ignition box, used only if the primary ignition system fails.
BOTTOM ROW:
The switches second and third from left control front and rear brake fans.
When the front brake fans are on it helps the car/truck turn better and
cools the brakes; they are used primarily for down force purposes. The
rear brake fans help cool the rear end gear. |
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| Complete Dash Board Installed |
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Here is the dash board panel installed in the No. 2 ACL/RVs.com
Chevrolet driven by Jack Sprague in the NASCAR Truck Series. |
