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tphsmith · 12-01-2009, 07:03 AM

my truck is a 1/2 ton 72 short fleetside. well I have been wondering about the oil pressure gauge, for 1/2 tons they are 60 psi. did the larger 1 tons have 80 psi ? and I have tried serching a few times to google and here to find one. with not much luck I thought I'd ask on here if there is such a gauge for the instrument clusters that will fit right in without mods. and would the sending unit need to match the gauge? where can i find the gauge to purchase? oh I forgot to explain, allthis info would be for a mechanical gauge not electric
thank you for helping me with these questions

cdowns · 12-01-2009, 07:36 AM

there is no sending unit for the stock oil pressure gauge the are mechanical gauges

tphsmith · 12-01-2009, 07:57 AM

umm, shows to me it was a little early when I started this post huh, but what about the 80 psi gauges were there any in these series trucks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-01-2009, 08:33 AM

The larger trucks came with 80 psi gauges and they are a direct interchange using your existing line and dash.

Jim

turp mcspray · 12-01-2009, 12:06 PM

I think the 80lb gauges were used on big block trucks, regardless of series. I have two instument clusters that I pulled from large trucks because they had vacuum gauges. Both of them have 60lb gauges.

69sixpackbee · 12-01-2009, 12:29 PM

My '72 402/4-spd has the 80PSI one.

rogergodding · 12-01-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I think the 80lb gauges were used on big block trucks, regardless of series. I have two instument clusters that I pulled from large trucks because they had vacuum gauges. Both of them have 60lb gauges.

This might explain why my gauge has always registered low.... (Big block truck with 350)

tphsmith · 12-02-2009, 01:06 PM

can someone recommend where I can get one? an 80 psi that will fit like factory?

turp mcspray · 12-02-2009, 04:56 PM

I think they only make new ones of the 60lb variety. I bought a couple of used ones from a board member a while back. I would put up a wtb thread on the board. I'm sure you will be able to find one!

12-01-2009, 07:03 AM	#1
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	stock oil pressure gauge my truck is a 1/2 ton 72 short fleetside. well I have been wondering about the oil pressure gauge, for 1/2 tons they are 60 psi. did the larger 1 tons have 80 psi ? and I have tried serching a few times to google and here to find one. with not much luck I thought I'd ask on here if there is such a gauge for the instrument clusters that will fit right in without mods. and would the sending unit need to match the gauge? where can i find the gauge to purchase? oh I forgot to explain, allthis info would be for a mechanical gauge not electric thank you for helping me with these questions __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

12-01-2009, 07:36 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: stock oil pressure gauge there is no sending unit for the stock oil pressure gauge the are mechanical gauges __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-01-2009, 07:57 AM	#3
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Re: stock oil pressure gauge umm, shows to me it was a little early when I started this post huh, but what about the 80 psi gauges were there any in these series trucks __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

12-01-2009, 08:33 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: stock oil pressure gauge The larger trucks came with 80 psi gauges and they are a direct interchange using your existing line and dash. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

12-01-2009, 12:06 PM	#5
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: stock oil pressure gauge I think the 80lb gauges were used on big block trucks, regardless of series. I have two instument clusters that I pulled from large trucks because they had vacuum gauges. Both of them have 60lb gauges. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

12-01-2009, 12:29 PM	#6
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: stock oil pressure gauge My '72 402/4-spd has the 80PSI one.

12-02-2009, 01:06 PM	#8
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Re: stock oil pressure gauge can someone recommend where I can get one? an 80 psi that will fit like factory? __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

12-02-2009, 04:56 PM	#9
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: stock oil pressure gauge I think they only make new ones of the 60lb variety. I bought a couple of used ones from a board member a while back. I would put up a wtb thread on the board. I'm sure you will be able to find one! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299



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