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06-23-2006, 01:34 PM
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oil gauge
I have been contemplating the install of the oil gauge in my 70 C10 6 cyl. The issue is I don’t want to take a chance of oil spewing all under my dash if thee is a problem with the line or the gauge itself. Does any one know where I could get the same style (looking) mechanical gauge as the one I have now? Or if some one can give me instructions on how to do this myself that would be great. Thanks for your input.
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06-23-2006, 06:57 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: oil gauge
I wonder if you could use an isolator liek NHRA mandates on fuel pressure guages?
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06-24-2006, 02:46 AM
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Re: oil gauge
If your 70 C10 is like my 70 GMC then your running the idiot light dash I guessing. I plan on changing mine out also. Hook the line into the gauge and have someone blow forced air through it with a compressor nozzle. Spray each joint with some soapy water in a spayer bottle. If you see bubbles then it's leaking. It's the same way to check for leaks on propane lines & welding hoses. I don't think a little air will hurt your gauge any as long as you keep the pressure at a reasonable rate.
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06-24-2006, 04:06 AM
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Re: oil gauge
Autometer makes electric oil pressure gauges. The sending unit is on the motor.
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06-24-2006, 04:55 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: oil gauge
All the guage companies make electronic guages, but non of them look like the original guage.
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06-24-2006, 03:00 PM
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Speed Limits...yeh right
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Re: oil gauge
I know, but I gutted my original mechanical gauge and inserted the electric component from the new one. The needle needs a little JB Weld or Crazy Glue
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06-26-2006, 09:30 AM
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Re: oil gauge
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Would you happen to have any pictures of the process? And or the end product?
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06-26-2006, 05:22 PM
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