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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: 1B.A.K20 on December 29, 2010, 09:14:52 pm

Title: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: 1B.A.K20 on December 29, 2010, 09:14:52 pm
my truck just has a bunch of lights instead of gauges could i cut out the lights an stick a guage in the hole?
Title: Re: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: topp on December 29, 2010, 09:44:18 pm
You need Sending units for gauges too...
Title: Re: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: 1B.A.K20 on December 29, 2010, 10:12:19 pm
yea i was going to do all of that but would it work just to cut out the lights i mean i dont have any gauges except gas gauge an speedo an i wouldnt mind having at least a temp gauge instead of light
Title: Re: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: zieg85 on December 29, 2010, 10:32:44 pm
You have the best possible combination IMO.  Put a nice set of aftermarket gauges either in the upcoming pillar pods or under the dash.  The factory gauges are OK but the lights will get your attention where unless you scan your gauges you might not pick up a problem as quick.  My $.02
Title: Re: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: 1B.A.K20 on December 29, 2010, 10:42:18 pm
yea i could do that i guess too. i have an oil pressure gauge an about that i know this is the wrong place but what should a 350 run for oil pressure
Title: Re: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: Layne on December 30, 2010, 06:12:49 pm
10psi per 1,000 rpm is a good rule of thumb
Title: Re: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: 1B.A.K20 on December 31, 2010, 12:08:58 am
it runs ilke 20psi at an idle an doesnt move much from there
Title: Re: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: Captkaos on January 01, 2011, 01:23:24 pm
You cannot install gauges in the dummy light holes, you need the whole cluster for the specific year you have.
Title: Re: gauges/dummy lights
Post by: zieg85 on January 01, 2011, 01:30:16 pm
You cannot install gauges in the dummy light holes, you need the whole cluster for the specific year you have.

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