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Old 04-10-2013, 02:46 PM   #1
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Switching to gauge cluster

I am switching out my gauge cluster from the warning light cluster to the actual gauges. I have a wiring harness on order. Looking to find the correct oil and temp sending units. Can I pull from a newer 350 I have? Would they still read correct?
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Old 04-10-2013, 02:53 PM   #2
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Re: Switching to gauge cluster

Your oil pressure uses a presure switch, they are the same I believe but will see what the others say, you will need the correct temp sender, you can get them thru Truck and Car Shop...page 93 in the online catalog.
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Old 04-10-2013, 03:17 PM   #3
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Thx. haven't ever been to that site. It is awesome.
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Re: Switching to gauge cluster

uhmmm....the oil gauge is mechanical.it takes a line from the engine to the oil gauge.

the temp senssor can be had at a napa or autozone.

hope this helps
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uhmmm....the oil gauge is mechanical.it takes a line from the engine to the oil gauge.

the temp senssor can be had at a napa or autozone.

hope this helps
x2, plumb from the engine directly to the oil guage
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:46 AM   #6
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Re: Switching to gauge cluster

I had no luck getting my temp gauge to read accurately with parts house sending units. Based on a tip I got on the Team Chevelle website, I got sending units from these guys..

http://www.lectriclimited.com/

and the factory temp gauges now work perfectly in both my 69 Chevelle and my 64 C10.
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I had no luck getting my temp gauge to read accurately with parts house sending units. Based on a tip I got on the Team Chevelle website, I got sending units from these guys..

http://www.lectriclimited.com/

and the factory temp gauges now work perfectly in both my 69 Chevelle and my 64 C10.
Thx Mike this helps a lot. Got a temp sending unit on order and the oil pressure unit is the same as on my 350 engine. mechanical. This is perfect. Again thx Mike.

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Make sure not to use teflon tape on the temp sending unit. I got mine from classic parts 3 years ago...no issues.
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Make sure not to use teflon tape on the temp sending unit. I got mine from classic parts 3 years ago...no issues.
thx I probably would have put some on. I love me some teflon tape.
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