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GBWatts · 06-20-2007, 04:42 PM

I'm converting my 68 Stepside C-10 from an idiot light dash to a gauge package dash. I think I have everything good and ready to go with the exception of the temp and oil pressure gauges.

I think I have the temp gauge figured out as I just picked up a temp switch that I will wire in tonight. Any insight on this or am I on the right track?

On the oil gauge I have a question, I have the copper line to run from the engine block port to the gauge on the dash, what I need to know is do I need to fill this line with oil before I run the engine or will it self fill? I'm not real comfortable with running a line into the cab with oil in it, but if that is my only option I guess it will have to do. Are there any other options to hook up the oil pressure gauge?

hyarbour · 06-20-2007, 04:47 PM

The gauge line will eventually need to get primed; it'll work with air in the line, it just won't be as accurate. Once you get the engine started loosen the nut on the a gauge a LITTLE to bleed the air. I normally put a paper towel around it to catch the drips. Then tighten it up as soon as you see a drop form.

06-20-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
GBWatts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 37	Oil Pressue Gauge Question I'm converting my 68 Stepside C-10 from an idiot light dash to a gauge package dash. I think I have everything good and ready to go with the exception of the temp and oil pressure gauges. I think I have the temp gauge figured out as I just picked up a temp switch that I will wire in tonight. Any insight on this or am I on the right track? On the oil gauge I have a question, I have the copper line to run from the engine block port to the gauge on the dash, what I need to know is do I need to fill this line with oil before I run the engine or will it self fill? I'm not real comfortable with running a line into the cab with oil in it, but if that is my only option I guess it will have to do. Are there any other options to hook up the oil pressure gauge? __________________ GBWatts 68 C10 Stepside LWB Howell, MI

06-20-2007, 04:47 PM	#2
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Re: Oil Pressue Gauge Question The gauge line will eventually need to get primed; it'll work with air in the line, it just won't be as accurate. Once you get the engine started loosen the nut on the a gauge a LITTLE to bleed the air. I normally put a paper towel around it to catch the drips. Then tighten it up as soon as you see a drop form.



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