gauge swap

[flyboyjack]

He guys,

Just back from a 6 day road trip in our truck. Went to the GM truck nationals in Goodlettesville, TN. It was hot!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, the truck would sporadically run over to the high side of "normal" on the gauge. I got to thinking it may be a wiring issue as it'd be right in the middle of the gauge for an hour or two and then for no reason, start moving towards the very high side of "normal" and stay there for a long time. Fluid levels OK. And for sure, even with the gauge showing normal, as soon as I'd pull off for gas and slowed down,... it would immediately surge over to the very hot side of "normal". As you know the ergonomics guys at GM didn't think too much about gauge placement. The coolant temp is placed exactly behind the steering wheel spoke and I had to continually strain to check the temps. I'm wondering if anyone has changed the battery gauge and the temp gauge placement? That would make the temp much easier to monitor. Is there a circuit board problem I'll have if I try swapping these two gauges?

Thanks

Jack