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orbot · 09-01-2009, 01:47 PM

Anyone run this gauge ,they say it will work directly with gm floats

Gibson · 09-01-2009, 02:03 PM

I've been looking at them too and had the same question...

From what I've found researching it, the important stat to look for is:
"0 Ohms Empty / 90 Ohms Full"

I believe those are the resistances that all the factory senders used on any C10 truck from 73-87.

But hopefully someone more knowledgeable can confirm or correct this.

orbot · 09-01-2009, 02:30 PM

Yep i saw he same info, i already have the other gauges, Volts, Water temp, Oil press.

I think ill try it out.

BIG KRIS · 09-02-2009, 05:34 AM

How are there guages compared to autometer?My dads 85 has a sun pro tach and it is not accurate so i have been looking at other options but dont know anyone that has used equus stuff.

Damien · 09-02-2009, 09:16 AM

My honest opinion of the Equus stuff is its junk. I used to use them in my endro car. It got to the point I would run two water temp gauge because one would fail. I never had a problem with the oil pressure gauge though. I would have used something else, but they were under warranty.

orbot · 09-02-2009, 03:33 PM

Well autometer aint all that people think of them, its just the brand!!

i rather go equus, besides i already have the other gauges equus.

flamingbig10 · 09-02-2009, 06:03 PM

I have a full set of equus gauges they work fine for me and the price was wright to

orbot · 09-02-2009, 06:12 PM

I have never complained about them..

How do you hook the fuel lever gauge??

I took my cab apart today because im going to do a cage and i wont be using the stock gauges, only the fuel level worked, so i only need the speedometer and a fuel lever gauges, so i got no idea how the work, when i took the gauges ou i did not see anything hoked directly to the stock fuel level gauge i only saw a plug with lots of wires on it.

flamingbig10 · 09-02-2009, 06:15 PM

you'll need a sender wire that's come from the fuel sender in the tank to the gauge, a + switch wire and a ground

orbot · 09-02-2009, 07:15 PM

Seems easy enough!

Thanks.

BIG KRIS · 09-03-2009, 07:16 AM

So they are ok to use then.Flamingbird i want to do them just like yours.White face gauges in a white 85 sivlerado.

BIG KRIS · 09-03-2009, 07:22 AM

How much does a full set run?

BIG KRIS · 09-03-2009, 08:00 AM

And one more thing what size guages would i need for them to be mounted in stock locations.

flamingbig10 · 09-03-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by orbot

Seems easy enough!

Thanks.

no problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG KRIS

So they are ok to use then.Flamingbird i want to do them just like yours.White face gauges in a white 85 sivlerado.

they work good

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG KRIS

How much does a full set run?

around 200 to 250 at O'reilly auto parts

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG KRIS

And one more thing what size guages would i need for them to be mounted in stock locations.

for the smaller gauges 2" work and for the speedometer and tachometer 3 3/8 since they only make a 5" tach so it would require a overlay panel and a little more info on the gauges
http://www.equus.com/products.php?ca...=100_105&all=1

BIG KRIS · 09-04-2009, 05:54 AM

Thanks!

flamingbig10 · 09-04-2009, 11:27 AM

no problem

jsmithbm · 06-02-2010, 06:56 PM

i bought several of them too! seems like the water temp doesnt always work. But the oil psi works great. Just bought the fuel gauge. Can you expand on the installation of the fuel gauge?

slamd83c10 · 06-02-2010, 11:33 PM

i have the black gauges for everything, they wrok perfectly fine, the temp never fails, its a little slow in coming up to operating temp, it will stay on 130 for 10 minutes or so and then all of sudden it will pop up to 190, but its accurate...i love em for the simple fact they are a hell of alot cheaper than any others and look great

09-01-2009, 01:47 PM	#1
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Equus fuel gauge.. Anyone run this gauge ,they say it will work directly with gm floats

09-01-2009, 02:03 PM	#2
Gibson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 132	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. I've been looking at them too and had the same question... From what I've found researching it, the important stat to look for is: "0 Ohms Empty / 90 Ohms Full" I believe those are the resistances that all the factory senders used on any C10 truck from 73-87. But hopefully someone more knowledgeable can confirm or correct this.

09-01-2009, 02:30 PM	#3
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. Yep i saw he same info, i already have the other gauges, Volts, Water temp, Oil press. I think ill try it out.

09-02-2009, 05:34 AM	#4
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. How are there guages compared to autometer?My dads 85 has a sun pro tach and it is not accurate so i have been looking at other options but dont know anyone that has used equus stuff.

09-02-2009, 09:16 AM	#5
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. My honest opinion of the Equus stuff is its junk. I used to use them in my endro car. It got to the point I would run two water temp gauge because one would fail. I never had a problem with the oil pressure gauge though. I would have used something else, but they were under warranty. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

09-02-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. Well autometer aint all that people think of them, its just the brand!! i rather go equus, besides i already have the other gauges equus.

09-02-2009, 06:03 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. I have a full set of equus gauges they work fine for me and the price was wright to __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-02-2009, 06:12 PM	#8
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. I have never complained about them.. How do you hook the fuel lever gauge?? I took my cab apart today because im going to do a cage and i wont be using the stock gauges, only the fuel level worked, so i only need the speedometer and a fuel lever gauges, so i got no idea how the work, when i took the gauges ou i did not see anything hoked directly to the stock fuel level gauge i only saw a plug with lots of wires on it.

09-02-2009, 06:15 PM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. you'll need a sender wire that's come from the fuel sender in the tank to the gauge, a + switch wire and a ground __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-02-2009, 07:15 PM	#10
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. Seems easy enough! Thanks.

09-03-2009, 07:16 AM	#11
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. So they are ok to use then.Flamingbird i want to do them just like yours.White face gauges in a white 85 sivlerado.

09-03-2009, 07:22 AM	#12
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. How much does a full set run?

09-03-2009, 08:00 AM	#13
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. And one more thing what size guages would i need for them to be mounted in stock locations.

09-04-2009, 05:54 AM	#15
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. Thanks!

09-04-2009, 11:27 AM	#16
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. no problem __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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06-02-2010, 06:56 PM	#17
jsmithbm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 485	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. i bought several of them too! seems like the water temp doesnt always work. But the oil psi works great. Just bought the fuel gauge. Can you expand on the installation of the fuel gauge? __________________ Learning as I go! -------------------------------------

06-02-2010, 11:33 PM	#18
slamd83c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: donaldson, arkansas Posts: 21	Re: Equus fuel gauge.. i have the black gauges for everything, they wrok perfectly fine, the temp never fails, its a little slow in coming up to operating temp, it will stay on 130 for 10 minutes or so and then all of sudden it will pop up to 190, but its accurate...i love em for the simple fact they are a hell of alot cheaper than any others and look great

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