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whitesswj · 01-18-2005, 02:33 AM

On a stock 68 guage set up, what are the readings of both the oil and temp guage.

What is low psi and high psi

and what is the lowest and highest setting on the temp guage in Fo?

steven

shuttermutt · 01-18-2005, 10:07 AM

For the oil gauge, I believe it's 0-15-30. I'm less sure on the temperature gauge, but I can tell you with m truck at full temperature, my gauge would read right on the first mark (just a bit beyond on warm days and not quite there on cold ones) which is normal.

**68 Stepside** · 01-18-2005, 01:51 PM

I believe the oil pressure gauge is 0-45 lbs. I think the big trucks were 0-60.
Either that, or 0-60/0-75, I can't recall.

On the temp gauge, it seems every person on here gets a different reading. My truck was about like shuttermutt's, at full operating temp, it'd be on the first mark. I've seen some that go up to about halfway at full operating temp, some that go about a quarter, I honestly don't know if there's a "rule" as to where the needle should be at full operating temp.

That being said, I couldn't tell you what the high temp on the gauge actually is. When my truck overheated, the needle went all the way into the red on the right side, all the way from the 2nd mark on the left

shuttermutt · 01-18-2005, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Stepside

I believe the oil pressure gauge is 0-45 lbs. I think the big trucks were 0-60.
Either that, or 0-60/0-75, I can't recall.

Interesting. I'm sure someone will pipe in with a confirming vote one way or the other.

CaperCat · 01-18-2005, 04:38 PM

Small truck oil gauge is 60 pound. Big Truck (e.g. C-50) use 80 pound gauge.

smokekiki · 01-18-2005, 05:26 PM

Capercat is right about the oil presure..The temp gauge on my truck is at the first line with a 180 thermastat,with a 195 it is a little below half.

shuttermutt · 01-19-2005, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaperCat

Small truck oil gauge is 60 pound. Big Truck (e.g. C-50) use 80 pound gauge.

Color me corrected!

01-18-2005, 02:33 AM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	how high and low are they? On a stock 68 guage set up, what are the readings of both the oil and temp guage. What is low psi and high psi and what is the lowest and highest setting on the temp guage in Fo? steven __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

01-18-2005, 10:07 AM	#2
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	For the oil gauge, I believe it's 0-15-30. I'm less sure on the temperature gauge, but I can tell you with m truck at full temperature, my gauge would read right on the first mark (just a bit beyond on warm days and not quite there on cold ones) which is normal. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

01-18-2005, 01:51 PM	#3
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I believe the oil pressure gauge is 0-45 lbs. I think the big trucks were 0-60. Either that, or 0-60/0-75, I can't recall. On the temp gauge, it seems every person on here gets a different reading. My truck was about like shuttermutt's, at full operating temp, it'd be on the first mark. I've seen some that go up to about halfway at full operating temp, some that go about a quarter, I honestly don't know if there's a "rule" as to where the needle should be at full operating temp. That being said, I couldn't tell you what the high temp on the gauge actually is. When my truck overheated, the needle went all the way into the red on the right side, all the way from the 2nd mark on the left __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

01-18-2005, 04:38 PM	#5
CaperCat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Concord, North Carolina 28027 Posts: 64	Small truck oil gauge is 60 pound. Big Truck (e.g. C-50) use 80 pound gauge. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne 1/2 ton 2WD Long Fleet (sold) Steve

01-18-2005, 05:26 PM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Capercat is right about the oil presure..The temp gauge on my truck is at the first line with a 180 thermastat,with a 195 it is a little below half. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires



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