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GMCrazy · 08-03-2003, 11:17 PM

i found an instrument cluster for my truck, but it needs some work. the truck i pulled it from had another temp guage mounted below the cluster, suggesting the factory one didnt work... is there anyway i can test it? btw, my motor doesnt run yet, and if it doesnt is there anywhere i can get another temp gauge? also the guages have rust, the outside is faded and some of the paint has rubbed off, the needles dont have much orange paint left, and is there anywhere to get the (dont know what it's called)very back piece that runs the appropriate power to the gauges? it might sound like crap, but im very happy to have found a free one! all advice is always very appreciated!!

palallin · 08-04-2003, 12:07 AM

I can't tell you how to test the gauge, but remember that any problem with it might be in the circuit board, not the gauge itself.

Or the wiring, for that mstter.

bpmcgee · 08-04-2003, 01:16 AM

GM,

Not trying to take away the thrill of a free part, but with all those problems, free may turn out pretty expensive!

If the guages aren't saveable, they're all available as reproductions. Try GMC Pauls.

If you just need to repaint the needles, we've got some experience doing that with a testors model paint and some tricky masking.

Also, the circuit board is commonly available, and I think about $90.

Brian

08-03-2003, 11:17 PM	#1
GMCrazy David Tye Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Abbeville, Alabama Posts: 52	instrument cluster questions i found an instrument cluster for my truck, but it needs some work. the truck i pulled it from had another temp guage mounted below the cluster, suggesting the factory one didnt work... is there anyway i can test it? btw, my motor doesnt run yet, and if it doesnt is there anywhere i can get another temp gauge? also the guages have rust, the outside is faded and some of the paint has rubbed off, the needles dont have much orange paint left, and is there anywhere to get the (dont know what it's called)very back piece that runs the appropriate power to the gauges? it might sound like crap, but im very happy to have found a free one! all advice is always very appreciated!! __________________ David -68 GMC w/327

08-04-2003, 12:07 AM	#2
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	I can't tell you how to test the gauge, but remember that any problem with it might be in the circuit board, not the gauge itself. Or the wiring, for that mstter. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-04-2003, 01:16 AM	#3
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	GM, Not trying to take away the thrill of a free part, but with all those problems, free may turn out pretty expensive! If the guages aren't saveable, they're all available as reproductions. Try GMC Pauls. If you just need to repaint the needles, we've got some experience doing that with a testors model paint and some tricky masking. Also, the circuit board is commonly available, and I think about $90. Brian



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