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*MonteSS454* · 02-22-2009, 07:22 PM

It "plugs" into the back on my gear indicator pointer, is there supposed to be a light there?

**too much stuff** · 02-22-2009, 07:28 PM

Fiber optic. The other end plugs into a light in your dash cluster.

71MUTT · 02-22-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonteSS454

is there supposed to be a light there?

Nope. That's it.
It's like they say in Blackberry, Fiber Optic

67_C-30 · 02-22-2009, 07:33 PM

As long as the other end is into the cluster, it should light up (as long as the light isn't blown). Turn on your headlights, and the end of it should glow.

stllookn · 02-22-2009, 07:35 PM

It gets the light from the bulb in the dash cluster. Bet you never would have guessed that these old trucks had fiberoptic cables in them...LOL!

*MonteSS454* · 02-22-2009, 08:48 PM

Well, I never noticed a glow from it and i turned on my lights and got nothing, any one make a replacement?

67_C-30 · 02-22-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonteSS454

Well, I never noticed a glow from it and i turned on my lights and got nothing, any one make a replacement?

Its probably either the bulb or its its not hooked up to the cluster. Unless its cut or broke, there is really no way the cable wouldn't work.

*MonteSS454* · 02-22-2009, 09:30 PM

I'll be sure to check it out.

Gray Ghost · 02-22-2009, 09:57 PM

I've never seen one work, but i'd like to!

*MonteSS454* · 02-23-2009, 12:29 AM

+10 points.

Gray Ghost · 02-23-2009, 12:45 AM

Cool man!

muddobber · 02-23-2009, 09:24 PM

you need some water your overheating lol

*MonteSS454* · 02-24-2009, 01:36 AM

That gauge isn't hooked up lol

Wasn't hooked up when I bought it so I assume it's no good. Need to get another one i guess.

67_C-30 · 02-24-2009, 08:02 AM

I'm glad you got it straightened out!

*MonteSS454* · 02-24-2009, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the help guys,

02-22-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	What is this thing? It "plugs" into the back on my gear indicator pointer, is there supposed to be a light there?

02-22-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: What is this thing? Fiber optic. The other end plugs into a light in your dash cluster. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-22-2009, 07:33 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: What is this thing? As long as the other end is into the cluster, it should light up (as long as the light isn't blown). Turn on your headlights, and the end of it should glow. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-22-2009, 07:35 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What is this thing? It gets the light from the bulb in the dash cluster. Bet you never would have guessed that these old trucks had fiberoptic cables in them...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-22-2009, 08:48 PM	#6
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: What is this thing? Well, I never noticed a glow from it and i turned on my lights and got nothing, any one make a replacement?

02-22-2009, 09:30 PM	#8
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: What is this thing? I'll be sure to check it out.

02-22-2009, 09:57 PM	#9
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: What is this thing? I've never seen one work, but i'd like to! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

02-23-2009, 12:29 AM	#10
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: What is this thing? +10 points. Last edited by MonteSS454; 02-23-2009 at 12:31 AM.

02-23-2009, 12:45 AM	#11
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: What is this thing? Cool man! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

02-23-2009, 09:24 PM	#12
muddobber muddobber Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lavaca ar Posts: 78	Re: What is this thing? you need some water your overheating lol

02-24-2009, 01:36 AM	#13
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: What is this thing? That gauge isn't hooked up lol Wasn't hooked up when I bought it so I assume it's no good. Need to get another one i guess.

02-24-2009, 08:02 AM	#14
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: What is this thing? I'm glad you got it straightened out! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-24-2009, 11:45 AM	#15
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: What is this thing? Thanks for the help guys,



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