gauge swap

[flyboyjack]

He guys,

Just back from a 6 day road trip in our truck. Went to the GM truck nationals in Goodlettesville, TN. It was hot!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, the truck would sporadically run over to the high side of "normal" on the gauge. I got to thinking it may be a wiring issue as it'd be right in the middle of the gauge for an hour or two and then for no reason, start moving towards the very high side of "normal" and stay there for a long time. Fluid levels OK. And for sure, even with the gauge showing normal, as soon as I'd pull off for gas and slowed down,... it would immediately surge over to the very hot side of "normal". As you know the ergonomics guys at GM didn't think too much about gauge placement. The coolant temp is placed exactly behind the steering wheel spoke and I had to continually strain to check the temps. I'm wondering if anyone has changed the battery gauge and the temp gauge placement? That would make the temp much easier to monitor. Is there a circuit board problem I'll have if I try swapping these two gauges?

Thanks

Jack

[HO455]

Yes, there will be a circuit card issue when you swap the guage positions. It can be overcome, but it would be some creative thinking. You didn't mention what year truck. It would be easier to swap to a different wheel but that may not appeal to you.
Drop a line to Tbone1964 and he may be able to help with the swap.

[TBONE1964]

I do know that is difficult to see them, especially if you are a tall person.

I would buy some nice Stewart Warner or Auto Meter gauges and mount in a gauge pod over to the right where they are easier to see. Or on the A pillar like some do.

Just my thoughts. Unless you build your own custom set up, it is a task to move stock gauges around.

[flyboyjack]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

I do know that is difficult to see them, especially if you are a tall person.

I would buy some nice Stewart Warner or Auto Meter gauges and mount in a gauge pod over to the right where they are easier to see. Or on the A pillar like some do.

Just my thoughts. Unless you build your own custom set up, it is a task to move stock gauges around.

Thank you very much. This is an all original truck. And I mean ALL original! (Just turned 100k miles). So, I think the pod makes the most sense w/o having to cut/mod anything. I'm trying to figure a way to make the gauges fold up under the dash for shows, etc.. I had the guys at Goodyear tell me the age of the tires a couple months ago. I didn't say anything. According to them the tires were from 1971!!! (Oh, this is a '71 Super). I changed them out!