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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: Cali-Deuce on November 05, 2012, 12:15:38 pm

Title: The Gauges of Time
Post by: Cali-Deuce on November 05, 2012, 12:15:38 pm

For the last 5 or so years I've been wondering about what is happening under the hood of my old 74 Chevy step side with 350 4B/350auto. Yes, I've come to be dependent on the signs of motoring relativity.  i.e. Steam escaping form the radiator is a sure sign of overheating. The absences of oil on the engine oil dip stick is a good sign you need to add some oil.

To solve these mysteries, I would typically look at the dash gauges for signs of operation. Which leads us to the problem... I have non-functioning volt and water temp. gauges in my dash. Which makes me wonder about the reliability of my functioning oil pressure gauge. I recently purchase the Autogauge universal gauge set (2-5/8" diameter gauges) with these features.

    Bezel Color: Black
    Dial: Full sweep, short sweep
    Diameter: 2.63 in.
    Face Color: Black
    Number Color: White
    Electric, mechanical
    Pointer Color: White
    Range: Oil 0-100 psi ; Volt 10-16 V; Water Temp. 130-280 degrees F

ok... I'll admit I copied and pasted all that stuff/crap about features.

My point is... now I know more about what is happening under the hood. Gauge installation was easy and I used the existing grommet for the oil pressure gauge line. I did drill a hole in the gauge bracket to use existing screws for the unused ashe tray (actually, I keep some pencils and pens in there). I have no interior lighting so having the gauge lights on in the cab is an unexpected, but welcomed benefit.

Next... I have an old Autometer 3-1/2" tach. I just need some big ring clamps to get it clamped on to the steering column.

Deuce
BTW, I normally drive the truck about 6 miles/week. Just enough to keep it from being towed under city ordinances - I park in the street. Otherwise, the truck is used for pulling the jet-ski's to the lake or to the base on rainy days when riding the Harley is not the best decision.






 

Title: Re: The Gauges of Time
Post by: DnStClr on November 07, 2012, 09:13:34 am

Is this the gauge pod you installed?
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/Dnstclr/2399.jpg)

Oh, this isn't it, is it? I just saw in your post where the bezel is black..

Title: Re: The Gauges of Time
Post by: Cali-Deuce on November 08, 2012, 12:22:02 pm

I wasn't able to see the pic, but here is a link

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?gid=3359&sid=1


Deuce

Title: Re: The Gauges of Time
Post by: Cali-Deuce on November 08, 2012, 12:25:13 pm

oops... that's the wrong link the AMP gauge is wrong. Use this link instead

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?gid=3361&sid=1

Deuce

Title: Re: The Gauges of Time
Post by: DnStClr on November 09, 2012, 08:08:39 am

I don't know what happened to my pic, I get a bit computer challenged, but it was the same except for the bezel, which was chrome..

Title: Re: The Gauges of Time
Post by: Captkaos on November 15, 2012, 06:52:49 pm

Don, looks like you moved it on your photobucket account.   It was pointed to: http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/Dnstclr/2399.jpg