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GOPAPA · 07-02-2024, 09:31 AM

where can I purchase one for the dash of my 83 Chevy ,I would rather not go to all the trouble installing a used one if I can keep away from it by buying a new one, thx if you can help me out with this.

HeavyD · 07-02-2024, 10:55 PM

I am sure the truck vendors sell new gauges, but the face material may be plastic rather than metal...iirc the stock ones are metal?

72c20customcamper · 07-03-2024, 08:13 AM

I know you are having issues with the reading , my 85 would at times peg the needle other times it would read zero . Then it started bouncing around I added a mechanical to confirm it wasn’t a mechanical problem . I then replaced the sender and the gauge reads normal again . Most aftermarket suppliers will have a replacement gauge . I kept the mech and installed the new switch in front over the timing chain cover

MalibuSSwagon · 07-03-2024, 08:26 AM

I replaced the sender when my gauge starting acting up, that fixed it.

GOPAPA · 07-03-2024, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

I am sure the truck vendors sell new gauges, but the face material may be plastic rather than metal...iirc the stock ones are metal?

Good to know

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I know you are having issues with the reading , my 85 would at times peg the needle other times it would read zero . Then it started bouncing around I added a mechanical to confirm it wasn’t a mechanical problem . I then replaced the sender and the gauge reads normal again . Most aftermarket suppliers will have a replacement gauge . I kept the mech and installed the new switch in front over the timing chain cover

Thx ,,and yes ,,you are right, I need new glasses . .thx for all you have helped me with

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Originally Posted by MalibuSSwagon

I replaced the sender when my gauge starting acting up, that fixed it.

I sure hope that is my probem as i have been told that to replace a pump is easier to take the motor out rather than take the H channel out to get the pan out..

72c20customcamper · 07-04-2024, 09:33 AM

Also if you have the wrong sending unit it could through the gage way off . I had that problem a couple of times on cars and trucks . Usually it was with the temp sender but I’ve had problems related to oil pressure senders too .

07-02-2024, 09:31 AM	#1
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,551	If I need a new Pressure guage for my truck where can I purchase one for the dash of my 83 Chevy ,I would rather not go to all the trouble installing a used one if I can keep away from it by buying a new one, thx if you can help me out with this. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

07-02-2024, 10:55 PM	#2
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: If I need a new Pressure guage for my truck I am sure the truck vendors sell new gauges, but the face material may be plastic rather than metal...iirc the stock ones are metal? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

07-03-2024, 08:13 AM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: If I need a new Pressure guage for my truck I know you are having issues with the reading , my 85 would at times peg the needle other times it would read zero . Then it started bouncing around I added a mechanical to confirm it wasn’t a mechanical problem . I then replaced the sender and the gauge reads normal again . Most aftermarket suppliers will have a replacement gauge . I kept the mech and installed the new switch in front over the timing chain cover __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-03-2024, 08:26 AM	#4
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: If I need a new Pressure guage for my truck I replaced the sender when my gauge starting acting up, that fixed it. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

07-04-2024, 09:33 AM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: If I need a new Pressure guage for my truck Also if you have the wrong sending unit it could through the gage way off . I had that problem a couple of times on cars and trucks . Usually it was with the temp sender but I’ve had problems related to oil pressure senders too . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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