Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**72restorationvirgin** · 03-24-2013, 06:40 PM

Probably stupid ??? But will my 72 start without the gauge cluster plugged in???? I'm trying to fix a wiring problem between my junction box on the passenger fender and the fuse box. Also replacing some fuse links. I have my dash torn apart but just want to see if I fixed my start problem with my wires. I don't know if the gauge cluster completes and circuits in regards to starting...
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Andy4639 · 03-24-2013, 06:44 PM

I don't know if it will start are not, it may start without it but make sure you have the oil line plugged off are you will pump oil out into the floor. Don't ask me how I know this.

**72restorationvirgin** · 03-24-2013, 06:48 PM

Haha thanks. Good thing you said that because I would have forgot like someone else may or may not have done to theirs..

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Andy4639 · 03-24-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72restorationvirgin

Haha thanks. Good thing you said that because I would have forgot like someone else may or may not have done to theirs..

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Avery long time ago in a very far away place there was a guy.....Lol!

Lattimer · 03-24-2013, 07:31 PM

It should start. Mine did.

PAWS 72 · 03-25-2013, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Avery long time ago in a very far away place there was a guy.....Lol!

Whose wife hollared "suppers done."He came back out a little while later...

some one else add to it hehehe

PAWS 72 · 03-25-2013, 02:01 AM

I have been wondering the same.

67Slider · 03-25-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I don't know if it will start are not, it may start without it but make sure you have the oil line plugged off are you will pump oil out into the floor. Don't ask me how I know this.

X2 Andy!

I think many of us have done it.

AirSpeed · 03-25-2013, 10:25 AM

I drove my 69 15 miles without the gauge panel plugged in, it also had no windshield, door glass, rear window, grill, bumpers, etc. it ran just fine! I also drove my 72 in and out of my shop without the same. Yours should run fine without the gauges
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weever82 · 03-25-2013, 12:55 PM

Mine started up just fine. I capped off the oil line right before I started it. Phew!
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mrein3 · 03-25-2013, 01:14 PM

I've never tried with the oil line open but I used to work with a guy that said,
"You'd be surprised how much oil can come out of that line in a short amount of time."

Andy4639 · 03-25-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

I've never tried with the oil line open but I used to work with a guy that said,
"You'd be surprised how much oil can come out of that line in a short amount of time."

He wasn't kidding!
The grey carpet is long gone now but you can see the oil stain.

buckskins4ever · 03-25-2013, 04:09 PM

Definitely find a secure way to plug the oil line and you can drive all day long without the cluster. Dont recommend it since if anything goes wrong at all with the oil pump, or timing/distributor, or battery.......you wont know until its done its damage or left you stranded on the side of the road.
I drove my home right after installing my new Vortec (which has all electronic sending units now) and put in my new Dakota Digital Dash.

nova400 · 03-25-2013, 04:54 PM

just a couple months ago I ran into the same thing, my truck started with no problems without the gauges hooked up but I forgot to plug the line for the oil gauge and well of course oil on the carpet, luckily I have black carpet

03-24-2013, 06:40 PM	#1
72restorationvirgin Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Rapids. MI Posts: 156	Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? Probably stupid ??? But will my 72 start without the gauge cluster plugged in???? I'm trying to fix a wiring problem between my junction box on the passenger fender and the fuse box. Also replacing some fuse links. I have my dash torn apart but just want to see if I fixed my start problem with my wires. I don't know if the gauge cluster completes and circuits in regards to starting... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 C20 283/4 Speed

03-24-2013, 06:44 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? I don't know if it will start are not, it may start without it but make sure you have the oil line plugged off are you will pump oil out into the floor. Don't ask me how I know this. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-24-2013, 06:48 PM	#3
72restorationvirgin Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Rapids. MI Posts: 156	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? Haha thanks. Good thing you said that because I would have forgot like someone else may or may not have done to theirs.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 C20 283/4 Speed

03-24-2013, 07:31 PM	#5
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? It should start. Mine did. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

03-25-2013, 02:01 AM	#7
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? I have been wondering the same.

03-25-2013, 10:25 AM	#9
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? I drove my 69 15 miles without the gauge panel plugged in, it also had no windshield, door glass, rear window, grill, bumpers, etc. it ran just fine! I also drove my 72 in and out of my shop without the same. Yours should run fine without the gauges Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

03-25-2013, 12:55 PM	#10
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? Mine started up just fine. I capped off the oil line right before I started it. Phew! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

03-25-2013, 01:14 PM	#11
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? I've never tried with the oil line open but I used to work with a guy that said, "You'd be surprised how much oil can come out of that line in a short amount of time." __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

03-25-2013, 04:09 PM	#13
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? Definitely find a secure way to plug the oil line and you can drive all day long without the cluster. Dont recommend it since if anything goes wrong at all with the oil pump, or timing/distributor, or battery.......you wont know until its done its damage or left you stranded on the side of the road. I drove my home right after installing my new Vortec (which has all electronic sending units now) and put in my new Dakota Digital Dash.

03-25-2013, 04:54 PM	#14
nova400 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancaster Pa. Posts: 12	Re: Will truck start w/out gauge cluster plugged in??? just a couple months ago I ran into the same thing, my truck started with no problems without the gauges hooked up but I forgot to plug the line for the oil gauge and well of course oil on the carpet, luckily I have black carpet



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