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Originally Posted by BigBlue86K30
I would assume that even if my gauge was replaced at some point, that it is the correct era gauge for the truck. When I did a search most of the pre-79 temp gauges they just show COLD - - - HOT on the gauge, they don't have an actual temperature printed on the gauge face. Whereas most of the 79+ trucks actually have 100 - 210 - 260 on the gauge face.
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Ah. The gauges are mechanically (size, mounting) the same, but the aftermarket gauges are of the C<->H variety, like mine (1978).
So you probably do have the original gauge. Checking the readings by temp though will also verify correct gauge operation.