Trying to install instrument panel and gauges...HHHEEEELLPPPP!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

alnshan · 07-08-2006, 01:19 AM

I bought the CPP panel and gauges. The gauges are Auto Meter. 2 questions. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the plug that went into the stock panel??? Also...does anyone know what I need to do to get the oil pressure line connected to this stupid oil pressure gauge!!! It came with about 4 fittings and 1 pressure sensor but none of them fit and the fricken gauge is electronic!!! I haven't got the slightest idea what to do. HHHHHEEEELLLLPPPP!!!!

71swb4x4 · 07-08-2006, 01:21 AM

About half way down on this page is your wiring diagramn: http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm

Either buy an electric sending unit for the oil pressure gauge or a mechanical oil pressure gauge.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-08-2006, 08:21 AM

The sending unit should screw into the back of the block on the drivers side. You can also put it in the hole just above your oil filter. Then all you have to do is install the wire to the back of the guage.

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makovai · 07-08-2006, 12:42 PM

actually theres another spot. On the top of the block theres a notch whree the manifold goes around a part of the block. This would be located in the back of the block, between the heads, where you would stick the rubber/cork gasket, there is a small hole.

Damn this is hard to explain. I'll go shoot a pic.

i found this pic from my install and circled the port. This is where my oil pressure fitting is hooked up.

71swb4x4 · 07-08-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makovai

actually theres another spot. On the top of the block theres a notch whree the manifold goes around a part of the block. This would be located in the back of the block, between the heads, where you would stick the rubber/cork gasket, there is a small hole.

Damn this is hard to explain. I'll go shoot a pic.

It's behind the distributor toward the driver's side a little.

bagged74 · 07-08-2006, 03:36 PM

I have also mounted the sending unit to the end of the original line that went to the gauge. This puts the sending unit under the dash and you dont have to run any extra wiring under the hood. Just a short wire to the gauge.

07-08-2006, 01:19 AM	#1
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Trying to install instrument panel and gauges...HHHEEEELLPPPP!!!! I bought the CPP panel and gauges. The gauges are Auto Meter. 2 questions. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the plug that went into the stock panel??? Also...does anyone know what I need to do to get the oil pressure line connected to this stupid oil pressure gauge!!! It came with about 4 fittings and 1 pressure sensor but none of them fit and the fricken gauge is electronic!!! I haven't got the slightest idea what to do. HHHHHEEEELLLLPPPP!!!!

07-08-2006, 01:21 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Trying to install instrument panel and gauges...HHHEEEELLPPPP!!!! About half way down on this page is your wiring diagramn: http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm Either buy an electric sending unit for the oil pressure gauge or a mechanical oil pressure gauge. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-08-2006, 08:21 AM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: Trying to install instrument panel and gauges...HHHEEEELLPPPP!!!! The sending unit should screw into the back of the block on the drivers side. You can also put it in the hole just above your oil filter. Then all you have to do is install the wire to the back of the guage. R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 07-08-2006 at 08:22 AM.

07-08-2006, 12:42 PM	#4
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: Trying to install instrument panel and gauges...HHHEEEELLPPPP!!!! actually theres another spot. On the top of the block theres a notch whree the manifold goes around a part of the block. This would be located in the back of the block, between the heads, where you would stick the rubber/cork gasket, there is a small hole. Damn this is hard to explain. I'll go shoot a pic. i found this pic from my install and circled the port. This is where my oil pressure fitting is hooked up. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's Last edited by makovai; 07-08-2006 at 12:50 PM.

07-08-2006, 03:36 PM	#6
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Trying to install instrument panel and gauges...HHHEEEELLPPPP!!!! I have also mounted the sending unit to the end of the original line that went to the gauge. This puts the sending unit under the dash and you dont have to run any extra wiring under the hood. Just a short wire to the gauge.



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