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blazer2007 · 09-02-2010, 10:36 AM

I have a 80 truck with the big gauge but my needle broke and I can,t find the right one in the bone yard,I took the whole gauge from another truck ,not my year but looks like it will fit in, just the sweep of the gauge isn,t as big as mine but it should work,shouldn,t it

glock35ipsc · 09-02-2010, 03:37 PM

As long as it is a gauge that operates from 0Ω to 90Ω, which all GM gauges do, then it should work regardless of how big or small the sweep of the needle is.

blazer2007 · 09-02-2010, 04:42 PM

trouble is now I took the needle off and so I don,t know where to put the needle .My thought was to see where it sits when key turned off,then turn key on and see how far it goes on the gauge ,lets say it showed 1/2 tank of gas ,and then set the needle at empty with the key turned off.

RandyP · 09-02-2010, 05:25 PM

Should be able to swap it out with any fuel gauge (that says unleaded fuel, not diesel) from 78-87. They have the same shape and mounting holes, and the area underneath for 2 indicator lights.

*edit*
Next time I'll read all the posts first.
My only suggestion on finding a good spot for the needle, is to fill the tank 100% and put it on full. The needle does not bottom out w/out power or anything, it stays where it was last even w/out power. I just checked my truck, cycling the ignition does nothing, needle does not move. Plus the two gauges I have on my shelf, they both have different readings like it is just staying where it was last.

blazer2007 · 09-03-2010, 10:12 AM

ok thanks,now I just have to go to the bank to get money to fill it up, ha

09-02-2010, 10:36 AM	#1
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	will other gas gauges work? I have a 80 truck with the big gauge but my needle broke and I can,t find the right one in the bone yard,I took the whole gauge from another truck ,not my year but looks like it will fit in, just the sweep of the gauge isn,t as big as mine but it should work,shouldn,t it

09-02-2010, 03:37 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: will other gas gauges work? As long as it is a gauge that operates from 0Ω to 90Ω, which all GM gauges do, then it should work regardless of how big or small the sweep of the needle is. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-02-2010, 04:42 PM	#3
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: will other gas gauges work? trouble is now I took the needle off and so I don,t know where to put the needle .My thought was to see where it sits when key turned off,then turn key on and see how far it goes on the gauge ,lets say it showed 1/2 tank of gas ,and then set the needle at empty with the key turned off.

09-02-2010, 05:25 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: will other gas gauges work? Should be able to swap it out with any fuel gauge (that says unleaded fuel, not diesel) from 78-87. They have the same shape and mounting holes, and the area underneath for 2 indicator lights. edit Next time I'll read all the posts first. My only suggestion on finding a good spot for the needle, is to fill the tank 100% and put it on full. The needle does not bottom out w/out power or anything, it stays where it was last even w/out power. I just checked my truck, cycling the ignition does nothing, needle does not move. Plus the two gauges I have on my shelf, they both have different readings like it is just staying where it was last. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools. Last edited by RandyP; 09-02-2010 at 05:32 PM.

09-03-2010, 10:12 AM	#5
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: will other gas gauges work? ok thanks,now I just have to go to the bank to get money to fill it up, ha



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