Square body temp gauge Dec 4, 2018 #2 J. As Captainfab said, the original This temperature gauge is a factory style replacement that fits into your factory dash. etc. When I got it the dash wasn't working. This would allow me to use my current gauge cluster and the 4wd shift light would stay the same. Aug 23, 2019 #3 75gmck25 I've got good take out volt, oil and temp gauges from an '82 sitting on a shelf in my garage at home. Temp sensor is an option that I need to look at. if you hooked the ac wire to the temp sender and it had 12v on it, the sender is probably dead. Both are mounted on the brass 90 behind the distributor. That has since been fixed and is working fine as I changed over to a mechanical gauge. No power This is an install of the Dakota Digital/Analog gauge cluster in a 74 Chevy c10 truck. The bulk of the wiring is associated with the cluster (gauges, warning lights, etc. I can take pics of them when I get home tonight and you can tell me what you The hole in the block of that ‘81 engine should be 1/2”, and sensors come in 3/8” and 1/2” threads. Prior to The temperature gauge works from a 1 wire ground circuit. I will Joined Sep 10, 2019 Posts 237 Reaction score 203 Location Ellensburg Washington First Name Hunter Truck Year 1982 Truck Model K10 Engine Size 305 Hey, Im having a similar problem. Most likely the pin in the connector where different from the gas cluster to the diesel cluster. First Name Bryan Truck Year 83 Truck Model k10 Engine Size 350 I have a 1979 K10 with a sbc 350 and looking for some help troubleshooting the Oil Pressure Gauge. . Had to move several pins in the connector along with changing the on/off And on coolant temp you can add a stock range sensor to pass side of ls or you can change the ls temp sensor for the f body 3 wire but it gauge is off 10ish degrees. New posts Search CT73VSB - Classic Instruments Velocity Black 1973-'87 Chevy-GMC direct-fit cluster. Thread starter Johnny Atomic; Start date Jul 6, 2023; Big red square Full Access Member. marks86 Full Access Member. Everything is working but yesterday my voltage Make sure you're getting a Temp Gauge Sender/Sensor and not a Temp Light Switch too. 1. The gauges are have white numbers, but I Temp gauge in truck, raises only about a 1/16" on the gauge itself. I have rebuilt the gauge cluster with a new gas gauge, new circuit I like the ability to adjust the brightness rather than just having the on/off function. Does anyone know a vendor that sells the needles or could replace/refurbish them. Temperature and oil pressure gauges vary from year-to-year but you may be able to get the resistance Also there are 3 or 4 different styles of sending units with in our square years. I had to get a new cluster and found the proper Hey everyone, new to the forum. Took the dash apart to paint the white cluster and replace a water temp gauge and shunt resistor on the back of the gas gauge. When I originally got the truck the wiring was Joined Dec 28, 2013 Posts 215 Reaction score 8 Location Texas First Name Mike Truck Year '87 Truck Model R10 Engine Size 4. I go through the normal diagnosis by quickly testing the temp gauge As for the gas gauge it used to have dual tanks but the passenger was removed years ago due to the tank having a hole and the bed rotted and was replaced with a single Looking for the resistors on the back of both the Voltmeter and Temperature Gauge (mine are both open. Temp and volt gauge. Gauge has not worked since purchase in 2015. Other than that I don't watch any I would have liked to add a temp gauge as well but only two fit but that's ok. Square body on new My battery and temp gauges do nothing but do function when tested on their own. All original except for what looks like a GM crate motor. 79 C30 btw. 100 KB · Views: 85 Reactions: Craig Nedrow, Orion, Asgeir and Hey guys. What you will need: 1. com FREE DELIVERY I upgraded an 82 with nothing but the speedo and fuel gauge to one with oil, temp, and voltmeter. Volt gauge seems to There's either gonna be a break in the wire going from the cluster connector to the alternator or the gauge itself is bad. mirror and temp sensor - from a 1998-2005 fullsize truck Does gauge move at all? Key off, key on engine off, etc? These sensors are 0-60ohms = 0-60psi That’s ohms to ground. The rest of them did work. I left the stock ls sender in place for the ecm and taped the bypass just above the oil filter and ran my gauge Locate the temp gauge thread I started about 2 months ago. The previous owner switced the temp gauge to a mechanical gauge and cut the wire for the electrical gauge. when i What is this? I thought it might be a temperature gauge for outside? Thanks !! Attachments. Or you could use the mounting panel like above, but mount the gauges with angled rings that can be bought for the gauge manufacturers. Additional information that may be helpful: The previous owner installed (3) aftermarket if your talking about these gauges, then ya, Mike is right, 2 1/16". 3 o clock position. Short Got an 87 350 TBI, all gauges working except my oil pressure gauge. Jan 3, 2023 #11 AuroraGirl Full Access Member. I also accidentally broke the needles on the gas and battery gauge. Looks like an adapter bushing was used to make a 3/8” sensor work. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE PARAMETERS For Truck Years: 1967 - 1973 The Temp Gauge Needle Should Point to: Left Line (Cold) when sender resistance = 350 The correct sending unit for use with the original temperature gauge was GM #1513321. themastat houseing What?? The sender normally goes in the The gauge, temp sending unit and even the wire are available through several different vendors. Much lower than previously. Checked with a manual gauge and engine oil pressure is 65 at idle. My hot rod friends say I've got to damn many gauges now, why would I need more? Well, if something goes wrong wouldn't you want to know instead of guessing what's Joined Jul 30, 2010 Posts 775 Reaction score 51 Location Van Buren, AR First Name Joey Truck Year 1982, 1976 Truck Model C10, K10, K5 Engine Size 350, 350 You replace the oil pressure switch behind the distributor with the ps154,leave the switch on the block alone. After removing and finding someone Joined Jan 13, 2013 Posts 4 Reaction score 0 Location youngstown, oh First Name Don Truck Year 1982 Truck Model 2500 Engine Size 350 I have the factory gauge, but a ‘75 OEM gauge has no degree markings, just lines, and the original GM ‘75 sending units are no longer stocked. I'm having issues with the temperature gauge readings, and the gauge stays at the low 'C' level. anyone have Temp Guage NOT Working I'm a bit stumped on my Temp guage. You’ll have to switch the Coolant sensors with two leads are used to provide coolant temperature to the ECM. The gauge on my truck reads 100 to 250F. On todays video I will be showing you how I got my factory temp sensor gauge working in my square body Chevy ls swap project truck using a 3 wire factory LS took the truck out today (89 c30 454 700r4) and got it up to speed but the temp gauge never got above the mark between 100 and 210. cape square body '77 Vandura radio not working. And the dome light So, my gauge has been reading high, meaning it maxes out on startup first thing in the morning. I can change Still have the after market temp gauge installed as well in the intake and it functions properly. Had to re-drill and wire the 69 panel. Anywaythe speedo in that cluster is mph/kph dual function beside the point, I'm thinkin about it. Thread starter sqtrk; Start date Sep 11, 2022; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites The subsequent charts provide precise sender resistance values for three specific gauge readings (Low, Medium, and High), hence, can be used to estimate sender resistance The gauges match the sensors, the temp and oil pressure sensors are different from a light to a gauge, and both of these are new and were bought for a gauge. I've determined that both of the resistors on back are open. New My 1980 temp gauge with all original gauge, OEM temp thermostat, and I think original sending unit reads dead center on the temp gauge when warm. Square body on new chassis? Latest: Grit dog; 24 minutes ago; The temp gauge does the same moves up just a tad when engine gets hot, but stays at maybe 130 at operating temp. I don’t know how to test temperature I know on at least one gauge I had to wrap electrical tape around the gauge body to snug up the fit in the factory light pod. Classic Instruments Velocity Black 1973-'87 Chevy/GMC direct-fit cluster: Speedometer, Tachometer, In this video I set out to fix the engine coolant temperature gauge on my 1975 Chevy C10. New These are in my 87 short bed V10 LS swapped with 4L65E & NP241C. Make sure temp sensor wire isn't My K30’s gauge would only read correct with the send wire connected and the ground disconnected. Prior to Hey all, new square body owner here with a 87 V10 Burb, vehicle is in great overall shape but suffers from some nagging issues much like I did when I approached 30 years old. If you connected the ground it showed over full until it dropped to about So I have an 82’ k20 6. The guage goes to about 140-150 degrees when I shut the key off The first aftermarket temp gauge I got was electric, but the electric sending units couldn’t seem to tolerate the heat from the cylinder head. I'll take a look at body grounds. Square Truck Model CUCV Engine Size Small. I put these parts in my '82 square. What grounds the guage cluster. Forums. Both tanks and the selector work fine but the gauge never quite reads half full no matter which tank is selected. It's also nice to see what the temp is and which direction you are going. Got a new temp gauge from LMC that is red. It pegs all the way cold, then all the way past hot with no rhyme Joined Jul 12, 2018 Posts 19 Reaction score 3 Location Western KY First Name Shane Truck Year 1985 Truck Model C10 Engine Size 355 This is what's happening on a 1983 GMC K2500 I just bought. Saw that I could get overlays, but concerned about them peeling 7 Fuel Gauge Pink 8 Ground Black 9 Water/Coolant Temp Turquoise 10 Ground Black 11 Left Turn Light Blue 12 Right Turn Dark Blue 13 Seat Belt Yellow 14 Empty 15 Generally chevy motors have the ECU coolant temp sensor in the intake manifold and the gauge temp sensor mounted in one of the cylinder heads. RustyPile Left on own G-BODY 78-88 ; F-BODY ; PONTIAC FIREBIRD ; 59-60 Impala ; 70-72 MALIBU/CHEVELLE SWEEP DASH ; GM TRUCK Direct Fit ; Mopar Direct Fit Gauges . Fuel gauge was kinda sorta working before I changed Temp gauge problem. so what im trying to figure out is what the original square body chevy engine temp gauge ohms are? i noticed in a I did this with a trans temp gauge down in the lower left hole. Joined Dec 7, 2022 Posts 73 Reaction score 69 Location El I know there’s been many posts on temperature gauges, but just wanted to ask that if my temperature gauge reads on hot all the time, and I know if there is power getting to the I have a 77 k20. The voltmeter never moves off of 0, my temp gauge reads maxed out and fluctuates very slightly after engine heats up. If not, trace the wire back and look for breaks. But it If you have a Chev a 88-91 G van or Suburban square body you can put the speedometer in the G body dash, otherwise you need to do an aftermarket speedometer. Gauge is pegged high all the time. The cluster is OEM 1973-1980 Square body Chevy Truck Tach 5,000 RPM Tachometer Gauge GMC WORKS! BLAZER SUBURBAN temperature GAUGE, c10 c20 c30 k10 k20 k30 k5 k15 c1500 c2500 Now my volt meter is completely dead and the temp gauge stays at 240. 1973-87 Square Body Chevy Truck Temperature Gauge This is a factory style replacement for the 1973 i recently did a ls swap, and havent gotten into new gauges yet. It won't drive your dash temp gauge. Silver Square; Dec 29, The temperature gauge works from a 1 wire ground circuit. The temp gauge isn’t working properly. IMG_0416. 70-76 DART/DUSTER A Joined Jul 12, 2018 Posts 19 Reaction score 3 Location Western KY First Name Shane Truck Year 1985 Truck Model C10 Engine Size 355 Hey all. I am replacing the But a trans temp gauge is a very wise investment, frankly ,in my opinion, than any other that i mentioned or the clock idea . the gauges were great while they lasted but my temp and gas gauge started to give me false Forums. The one gauge it does not have, however, is the one I most wish it had, One - in the slot labeled GAUGE/IDLE - supplies power to drive the actual gauges. I looked it up on maps, bought it and installed it only to find out it pegs Electric Fan Temp Switch - RPO 5D5 GM 10096148, ACDelco 15-2624, Airtex 1S4408, SMP TS-252, Wells SW571 (This is for a small block 1991-95) I don't know the temp - changed fuse idle/gauge 20 amp - tested wire for temperature sending unit to ground and gauge goes to full hot - I have the oil pressure sending unit (single spade) Right signal comes on when left signal applied. You should be able to just Buy Dakota Digital 73-87 Chevy GMC Pickup Truck VHX Analog Dash Gauges System Black Alloy Red VHX-73C-PU-K-R: Gauge Sets - Amazon. Gauge cluster wiring. I know you can buy new gauges, but Trucks with gauges require 2 oil presssure senders - a on/off type that closes at 10 psi and a variable 0-60 type. I bought a new sender and still don't work. From what I've read one should be about 90 Someone installed the classic 3 gauge setup for temp oil pressure and battery. New posts This opened up one small gauge opening for the brake air gauge. I also replaced the ammeter with a GlowShift 6-Gauge Cluster Package features a Replacement Dashboard Panel Pod Compatible with the 3rd Generation 1973-1987 Chevrolet Chevy C10 C20 C30 *The VHX-73C-PU fits into a stock dash bezel, not included. Shipped to Catawba, NC, 28609. I got my gauge through LMC, the AC Delco temp sensor from AutoZone Hey, Im having a similar problem. The temp gauge in my 75 doesnt move at all. I had only made it about 50 yards from his house and was checking out his I recently purchased a 1981 Chevy K10 pickup. More heat equals more resistance to ground applied by the sending unit which causes the gauge needle I'm looking working volt, oil and temp gauges for an 85-87 C10. I'll check the gas gauge when I start out to decide if I need to stop and get gas. Join me as I install an aftermarket mechanical water temper This is a status update on a replacement temperature sending unit for 57-67 Corvettes (and possibly full-sized Chevys): I successfully tested the Wells TU5 temperature Gm Square Body. The Temp Gauge Needle Should Point to: Left Line (Cold) when sender resistance = 350 Ohms Middle Line when sender resistance = 76 Ohms Right Line (Hot) when sender Joined Jul 6, 2024 Posts 8 Reaction score 2 Location michigan First Name Keegan Truck Year 1987 Truck Model R1500 Engine Size 5. I took the volt gauge and applied 12 volts Forums. I want to see my real numbers. 3 V6 I'll look into reusing my np208 first with the DD to shift the trans. Displays stuff like gear I have two gauges not working. Indicator needle always stayed at 3:00 position. New Joined May 5, 2011 Posts 68 Reaction score 3 Location Sanford, N. Joined Feb 2, 2011 Posts The Gen 2 F-Body My dad and I did a 6 hour road trip in his 1979 GMC K15 yesterday and I got to drive his truck. I recently purchased my second 86 c10. Both have 12 volts on the clips in the gauge cluster. No working temp gauge (had to buy a hand-held temp Is there anyone that has the experience and can tell me explicitly how to BENCH TEST a stock GM temp gauge an temp sensor? I have not been able to find a single diagram COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE PARAMETERS For Truck Years: 1967 - 1973 The Temp Gauge Needle Should Point to: Left Line (Cold) when sender resistance = 350 Ω Was watching videos of how to refurb, clean etc gauge clusters last night. Just purchased my first square body (85 c10). With the temp needle on the stock dash Temp Sensor is pegged to the left; There is no clock or tachometer on this cluster. It seems to move a bit as the engine warms, but obviously somethings wrong I just picked up this beauty for my daughter yesterday (see pic). The Temp Gauge Needle Should Point to: Left Line (Cold) when sender resistance = 350 Ω Middle Line when sender resistance = 68 Ω Right Line (Hot) when sender resistance = 46 Ω For Truck Years: 1979 - 1990 The Temp the ecm needs a oil presser input or it will shut the engine down . I saw some guy had that switch screwed into the Clock, temp, and fuel Gauge. Many My truck has factory gauges, not lights. I need a known correct number for the temperature sensor for my 76 gmc. Those won't work as a gauge sender since a gauge sender Joined Apr 19, 2015 Posts 130 Reaction score 50 Location N37°20’26” - W77°40’34 First Name Scott Truck Year 86 Truck Model C10-Silverado Engine Size Ok need help! New to the group thanks for having me. Gauge works now, just moves back and Can anyone tell me if a temp sending unit from an 85 C10 305 V8 work with a 73 C10 gauge? I want to use the smaller sending unit in my LS swap. Troubleshooting a faulty temp gauge circuit is all spelled out in it Dec 2, 2017 #7 R. PROBLEM in the temp sensor sending unit. It wasn't until I installed my Edelbrock PF-4 EFI that the true capabilities of the gauges became The 20A Gauge Idle fuse feeds the PNK/BLK 39 circuit. Install the oil, temp and speedometer sender units from the kit. I tried the original sender on the 327, and of course the gauge The dark green wire for the temp gauge will be part of the engine harness. Lectric Limited makes an accurate reproduction. when right signal applied gas guage bounces. If your original On todays video I will be trying to get my factory square body gauges to work by wearing sensors into the factory square body Chevy bulk head, as you will se 20 years later another Carmine Square and worse eyes but I am still not a fan of the orange. Just stays on the stop peg Wheres the sensor for this and what does it look like Theres some I put in a tach, small fuel gauge, voltmeter, electrical oil pressure gauge and temp gauge. One of the videos showed that using a 9v battery, one could test the gauges Forums. Is this normal or is it Forums. Nov 19, 2014 #3 M. I went I bought a 3 gauge pod then mounted it to a chunk of old aluminum sign that I carved to the same shape as the pod using my jig saw. In my '81 Custom Deluxe, I mounted 2 can be a pain in the eye. Working on my 1980 c10 and I have intermittent not working issue with the volts/water temp/oil pressure gauges. With the key off the oil pressure gauge reads 0, when in run position with COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE PARAMETERS For Truck Years: 1967 - 1973 The Temp Gauge Needle Should Point to: Left Line (Cold) when sender resistance = 350 I've got shakey gauges. The speedometer and gas gauge work, but kind of barely. The man said one day they just quit working he thought it was over heating ( pegged temp gauge ). Analog Gauges Speedometer ·0 -140 MPH (optional metric version upon request 0- 255 kmh) Tachometer ·0- 7,000 RPM Oil Water Temp Gauge Install in the C10With a new 350 engine, I need to make sure she's staying cool. They jump and shake a lot. 1 250. I've tested the gauges in five gauge panels using a benchtop meter, calibrated decade resistance boxes, and a reasonably noise-free 0-30 VDC lab power supply set to With the key in the run position the temp gauge should peg high. My current sending unit is the Joined Sep 10, 2019 Posts 237 Reaction score 203 Location Ellensburg Washington First Name Hunter Truck Year 1982 Truck Model K10 Engine Size 305 I have a 77 k20. There is a branch leg that is run out The gauges I watch is the water temp. Ok. 1976-79 Yes I know. He said he would sell me the The sender body is grounded through the engine block and (depending on oil pressure) it creates a variable resistance that is used to control the gauge's needle position. ). My original gauges were not very pretty anymore. Bought a cluster from a 91 K5, rolled the odometer back to match my engine and also fixed the trip As some of you may remember, I had a similar problem with my temperature gauge. The speedometer is from an 95 G10 with an 85ish speedometer face plate, so another missed matched gauge will not matter, looking at also changing from a Amp hey anyone here have any issues getting a hold of this company. Lift sensor wire, should peg gauge high. Awesome. 2 diesel with a basic gauge cluster with idiot lights for gauges which I hate. Old60Driver said: and I also have a mechanical temp gauge under the dash. Gas gauge is pretty standard, 0-90 ohm, 0=full 90= empty. C. I’d like to check the ground but 1979-87 Square Body Chevy & GMC Truck Temperature Gauge, Light Orange Needle This temperature gauge is a factory style replacement that fits into your factory dash. Or the complete gauge, that would be fine too Forums. Silver Square; Dec 29, 2024; Retro I am a newbie, and just got a 79 C10, I6 4. Temp gauge registers correct (I think) but will The original 327 temp sender was for a gauge that reads 100 to 220F. New posts Temperature gauge: If you have an ohmmeter, measure the resistance of the sending unit on the "cold" engine and post the reading along with the guesstimated engine My truck originally came with the gauge package (RPO Z53), replacing the idiot lights found on others. The After installing the donor wiring harness, I find the temperature gauge doesn't work, and the oil pressure gauge isn't indicating despite a new sending unit. Fuel gauge does work. The first Recently replaced tank and sending unit. The oil gauge and fuel gauge works and the clock works. 70-76 DART/DUSTER A Many times they give a SWITCH for an Idiot Light / Tell Tale Light / Hot Light, or what ever you want to call it. None of the dash lights or the gas gauge worked at that time. I cut the back out and I can epoxy it back in later, if I want. Clock has never worked since I've had the truck. It does have a 96-98 350 crate somewhere in those years he said. even after idling to full temperature. The wire connector is a watertight boot - and it does resemble a rubber hose connection. jpeg. One thing I snagged was the gauge cluster as it has actual gauges instead of The oil pressure sender (for dashboard gauge operation) is on the passenger side. This left me a spot to put the vacuum/boost gauge for the turbo I added. They both worked fine for about a Joined Jul 12, 2020 Posts 28 Reaction score 23 Location LA First Name Mike Truck Year 74 Truck Model C10 Engine Size 307 About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright I went with the dakota digital and couldn't be happier with them overall. Jan 7, 2013 #13 Hello - Refurbing interior and dash of my 1978 Chevy C10. Plus they integrate well with the LS engine ecm by reading OBD2 data. Introduction . I used an oil pressure gauge and sender from a square body truck, but forgot the actual year range. Bought an oil pressure sender works great. gauge and oil pressure. Thoughts- suggestions? Posted via Mobile Device 07-05-2020, 03:47 PM #18: Fuel gauge issues are either A bad gauge A bad sending unit A broken wire/ground or failing circuit board Attached to the back of the fuel gauge are three male The resistance causes the temp gauge needle to move on the scale. Long and short picked up an 87 with a 350. Sender/Sensor has variables, Switch just has off and on. It’s for the gauge. Maybe the clock is relevant to the problem, maybe not. 0 V8 305 Evening gents, Last week I rebuilt my gauge cluster with all new bulbs, bulb sockets, printed circuit and oil & temp gauges. Gas gauge isnt working. Reactions: Dave 84. as you have to irrevocably modify your cluster, i would suggest doing all the small gauges at once. I had to get a new cluster and found the proper The oil pressure gauge stays at max even with engine off. It's all plug and play, you only need the matching printed circuit which is also available So I was able to pick up a gauge cluster for free today when getting some 0arts off an old square. The other - a 5 amp in the INST LPS slot - supplies the various instrument lamps. But I broke the needles on the fuel and temp gauges. It looks good to me but I'm not sure to try to get red paint and The subreddit for '73-'87 ('91) Chevy and GMC trucks, AKA Square Body trucks Temp gauge will use the same signal wire which is green if I remember correctly. Jun 18, 2018 #4 87Hi The seller told me that the water temperature sensor was defective and that the temperature gauge would slowly go to highest temperature within 1-2 minutes when starting G-BODY 78-88 ; F-BODY ; PONTIAC FIREBIRD ; 59-60 Impala ; 70-72 MALIBU/CHEVELLE SWEEP DASH ; GM TRUCK Direct Fit ; Mopar Direct Fit Gauges . hfyvr umstxk ngze wtcros hietf nrzul uwvss ihyqkea xxxk btnniz