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Low87 · 06-12-2003, 10:46 PM

Naturally, since I sold an entire instrument panel a couple months ago for only $11, I now need the fuel gauge for it (mine went south). Anyone have a fuel gauge for an 87 non deisel?

junkyardpartseeker · 06-12-2003, 10:50 PM

I can get one tomorrow if you need me to. If anyone can tell me how to test one to insure I get a good one for him.
Tommy Davis

bigblock73 · 06-12-2003, 11:11 PM

The gauges themselves seldom go bad, just look for one that hasn't been un-bolted or one where the cluster is completely in tact.

Either way, maybe buy two...they shouldn't charge you more than $10 for both...and CHANCES are one will at least work.

...Jeff

junkyardpartseeker · 06-12-2003, 11:13 PM

There is only 1 yard here that will allow you to buy a cluster piece by piece. All the others want to sell you the whole thing. That's why I was wanting a way to test them before I buy them.
Tommy

Low87 · 06-13-2003, 10:15 AM

I took all the gauges out, when I got done with my fuel cell I plugged the fuel gauge back in and it just pegged. We checked all the wiring (other half of we is a mechanic friend) and it was fine. He hooked up the power and ground wires directly from them gauge to the battery and it still pegged, with no sending unit signal. He said that means it's bad. Tommy, if you can find me one, give me a call on my cell (918-277-1387), I can call you right back since I've got free LD. Thanks!

bagged81 · 06-14-2003, 01:20 PM

I have one, but its from an '81. Whats the differences?

Low87 · 06-16-2003, 04:02 PM

Not sure, but when I looked in LMC it listed 83-87 gauges seperately. Anyone know of one from an 81 will work?

bagged81 · 06-16-2003, 05:05 PM

I have my '81 gauge and an '84 guage and there are a couple of slight visual differences.

junkyardpartseeker · 06-16-2003, 05:19 PM

Bagged 81 is correct. The only difference I have seen in my hunts is the facial difference. All connections on back look the same.
Tommy

**Captkaos** · 06-16-2003, 06:00 PM

Font on the gauges are different. Later ones and ones with Cruise used a VSS. Greg, I would think yours definitely would being a TBI. Could be wrong, haven't torn apart many TBI cabs.

pkbinplano · 06-16-2003, 06:50 PM

Tommy, you da man hunting them parts. Wish I was with you. I dig junk yarding !

06-12-2003, 10:46 PM	#1
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	WTB 83-87 fuel gauge Naturally, since I sold an entire instrument panel a couple months ago for only $11, I now need the fuel gauge for it (mine went south). Anyone have a fuel gauge for an 87 non deisel? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

06-12-2003, 10:50 PM	#2
junkyardpartseeker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mabelvale, AR Posts: 695	fuel gauge I can get one tomorrow if you need me to. If anyone can tell me how to test one to insure I get a good one for him. Tommy Davis __________________ junkyardpartseeker@sbcglobal.net

06-12-2003, 11:13 PM	#4
junkyardpartseeker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mabelvale, AR Posts: 695	fuel gauge There is only 1 yard here that will allow you to buy a cluster piece by piece. All the others want to sell you the whole thing. That's why I was wanting a way to test them before I buy them. Tommy __________________ junkyardpartseeker@sbcglobal.net

06-13-2003, 10:15 AM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I took all the gauges out, when I got done with my fuel cell I plugged the fuel gauge back in and it just pegged. We checked all the wiring (other half of we is a mechanic friend) and it was fine. He hooked up the power and ground wires directly from them gauge to the battery and it still pegged, with no sending unit signal. He said that means it's bad. Tommy, if you can find me one, give me a call on my cell (918-277-1387), I can call you right back since I've got free LD. Thanks! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

06-14-2003, 01:20 PM	#6
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I have one, but its from an '81. Whats the differences? __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link Last edited by bagged81; 06-14-2003 at 01:23 PM.

06-12-2003, 11:11 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	The gauges themselves seldom go bad, just look for one that hasn't been un-bolted or one where the cluster is completely in tact. Either way, maybe buy two...they shouldn't charge you more than $10 for both...and CHANCES are one will at least work. ...Jeff

06-16-2003, 04:02 PM	#7
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Not sure, but when I looked in LMC it listed 83-87 gauges seperately. Anyone know of one from an 81 will work? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

06-16-2003, 05:05 PM	#8
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I have my '81 gauge and an '84 guage and there are a couple of slight visual differences. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

06-16-2003, 05:19 PM	#9
junkyardpartseeker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mabelvale, AR Posts: 695	Low 87 Bagged 81 is correct. The only difference I have seen in my hunts is the facial difference. All connections on back look the same. Tommy __________________ junkyardpartseeker@sbcglobal.net

06-16-2003, 06:00 PM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Font on the gauges are different. Later ones and ones with Cruise used a VSS. Greg, I would think yours definitely would being a TBI. Could be wrong, haven't torn apart many TBI cabs. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-16-2003, 06:50 PM	#11
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Tommy, you da man hunting them parts. Wish I was with you. I dig junk yarding ! __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

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