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Temp Gauge Options
I've done some searching and I'm more confused than I was before. I just feel as though the truck is running hot and I hate not truly knowing.
'71 w/ factory 250l6 and 3OTT. It has the most bare bones gauge cluster. What's the best set up/way to add a temp gauge? I don't care if it's in the cluster and would even be OK mounted to the steering column so it could always be removed if I wanted to. Thanks for the help. |
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Re: Temp Gauge Options
I have same stock gauge in my 68 GMC, you can get a three gauge set up at most auto parts stores. Engine Temp, oil pressure and amp or volt gauge . I mounted mine under dash below radio. It looks stupid but tells you a lot more then the stock idiot gauge from the factory .....
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Re: Temp Gauge Options
Just to be clear you have the three hole cluster with the center warning lamps right?
If so adding a gauge cluster or a gauge and tach cluster is pretty straight forward. Once you have a cluster the wire harness connector/plug needs to be repinned to match the gauge cluster correctly. A gauge temp sender needs to replace the engine's thermal switch. Then the oil pressure hard line running from the engine to the cluster is added. If you are adding a tach it has a seperate harness as well. Tbone1964 reconditions clusters but shoulld be able to fix you up with a tested ready to go stock cluster assembly. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604141 Or you can just hang some add on gauges that are electric or mechanical.
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Re: Temp Gauge Options
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Let me know if I can help you. I can offer you many different options to get you a cluster or modify your existing cluster to fit your specific needs. Thank you, Tom
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Re: Temp Gauge Options
My cluster has the temp gauge but it isn't hooked up to anything. Im assuming there is a thermostat that plugs into the block. Can yall tell me what part im looking for and where I can find one?
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Re: Temp Gauge Options
Thanks FirstOwner, that doesn't seem like it will be too difficult.
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