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Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
Hey guys Im in some need of information. Im pretty lost on where to find any information about these trucks on this site.
My truck only has Speedo, Blinkers, and fuel gauge... Its a Inline 6. 1970 SWB. 3 on the tree. So my question is I would like to have the gauge cluster that has battery/ temp/ oil pressure etc. Would I be able to just buy that cluster and install it and just run my wires to whatever I had to or what. Thanks guys, Ray
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
Basically you have a "low optioned" truck. In order to use the full gauge cluster, you'll have to replace all or part of the wiring harness and maybe a couple of sending units.
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
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Here's a video I took of my first test drive with my new cluster with tach http://youtu.be/oRZNwEmaBy8 Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
U need the gauge cluster and the wiring harness for a factory gauge cluster. Junkyard both and get all the wiring out of the truck. Shouldn't be that hard to find. Oil gauge you will need the 1/4" line to hook up the gauge.
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
Thanks guys. Does anyone know of a place with some good info on these trucks
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
Mastering the search function will yield a LOT of good information!
As you have seen, asking questions will get you fast answers. Try to search the forums first, chances are someone else has or had the same question. Welcome! |
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
thanks for schooling me on Forum etiquette fellas.
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
Thanks for the guidance brethren
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
We're all here to help each other!
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
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Go here and scroll down a bit: http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%2520Tips1.htm
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
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![]() There is a lot of different information in the FAQ forum. Scroll down to the bottom of this page and you will see the "Forum Jump" box. It lists all of the different forums on this board. Click on the little down arrow on the right side of the box and scroll down to "FAQ Truck Tech". On that page go down to "Thread /Thread Starter: FAQ Index thread". When you get into that scroll through the different sections and you will find answers to questions you haven't even thought of yet.... ![]() I could have just posted a direct link but there is a lot of good info in the FAQ section and now the people that read this thread will know how to get to it, and the forum jump box too. Thanks to Krue for indexing the FAQ's You might want to check out the "Projects and builds" forum for some good info. LockDoc
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
Even highly optioned trucks can have the basic cluster. I've got a loaded 67 GMC super custom with buddies, v6, PS, PB, AC and it has the basic cluster. The only thing that triggered guages to be installed was the gauge option (which would be on SPID) or the tach option (just tach on SPID).
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
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Re: Why does my truck only have 3 gauges?
My 72 C20 only has the 3 guage cluster. I'm going to get some aftermarket temp/oil pressure/voltage guages, cut holes in the original dash, and put them where the factory would have put them. Might put a 4th one in for tranny temp, as well, seeing as though it will be a tow pig if I ever get done with it. I've seen where other guys have done this with the 3 guage cluster, as well, so it's not that original of an idea. You don't have to mess around with the wiring that much with this method.
FWIW, my 72 doesn't have much for any other options, either. Basically put together as a work truck I guess. Doesn't even have the cigarette lighter. Of course, back then, you didn't use the lighter for charging your cell phone...
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