Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CentralCoaster · 09-06-2007, 03:59 AM

My truck came bare bones from the factory with 3 guages, but the prev owner put a deluxe 7 guage suburban dash in there.

I want to have an oil pressure dummy light in addition to the electric autometers I just put in.

For now, I've got the oil pressure switch powering the "TEMP" dummy light in the stock fuel guage. Good location, just wrong text. The other light inside the fuel guage is for "BRAKE"

Where was the original dummy oil pressure light? It wouldn't hurt to use the same light for both temp and oil I guess... sort of like a "check guages" light.

Call me anal.

**special-K** · 09-06-2007, 05:41 AM

With a gauge no light is required and that`s how trucks were outfitted,either or.

CentralCoaster · 09-06-2007, 10:56 AM

I know that. I want both.

Where did GM put the oil pressure dummy light on the non-guage dash? Was it integrated with the speedo or fuel guage?

Longhorn Man · 09-06-2007, 04:12 PM

Neither, it was in the center pod with the turn signal indicators and the charge light.

CentralCoaster · 09-07-2007, 01:34 AM

Thanks!

**special-K** · 09-07-2007, 05:41 AM

That`s what I was indicating.You won`t get both in one.There won`t be a place provided on a "gauge" dash.So,put it where you want.I think it`s a good idea,too.If you don`t have a tach,it would be cool to "hybrid" the two dash types together.

Longhorn Man · 09-07-2007, 04:38 PM

I think a buzzer is a good idea too... possibly more important than a light IMO.

**special-K** · 09-07-2007, 07:29 PM

I think there should be a tube rigged up to squirt the last bit of oil into your eye just before the motor siezes.

CentralCoaster · 09-11-2007, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I think a buzzer is a good idea too... possibly more important than a light IMO.

Ok, all done. I wired up a solenoid on the visor so it swings down and smacks me upside the head anytime oil pressure runs low.

Next question, if you run it low on pressure, say, zero pressure for 5 seconds on a warm motor at cruise rpm and no load, what harm would that cause?

**special-K** · 09-11-2007, 07:33 AM

First...

Next...5 seconds?Prolly take a couple few thousand miles of the bearings.In a minute or so gauling (gouges/lost pressure) would occur,bad.When pressure is first lost there is still oil on everything.It takes a bit to dry that off.

**StingRay** · 09-11-2007, 10:03 AM

I have done the use one light for both in a gauge dash. I used the wires from the non gauge dash harness and they clip right into the gauge harness. I then used the idiot light senders for the non gauge dash wired to the one idiot light wire. The senders just ground out to activate the light. I used a tee at the oil pressure port and used the sender hole in the other head for temp. I use it like a check engine light. If that light were to come on I'd be checking the gauges really fast.

CentralCoaster · 09-12-2007, 11:40 PM

Same here.

Although the connector is the same, the pins are not. I repinned my dash connector to work with the guage dash, even though I'm using seperate wiring for all the lower guages.

I think the fuel guage, signals, and backlighting all had to move to different pin locations to work right. There's a website somewhere that shows it in detail.

Zeus · 09-20-2007, 04:06 PM

My 67 had idiot lights. I replaced the cluster with a gauge cluster and now everything is messed up. HELP what is the website to relocate the pins?

**john** · 09-20-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

My 67 had idiot lights. I replaced the cluster with a gauge cluster and now everything is messed up. HELP what is the website to relocate the pins?

from gmc pauls truck parts

http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm

Longhorn Man · 09-20-2007, 05:17 PM

You'll be needing a fuel guage now too, i can't remember if anything else gets fried, it's been a while since I did that.

09-06-2007, 03:59 AM	#1
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? My truck came bare bones from the factory with 3 guages, but the prev owner put a deluxe 7 guage suburban dash in there. I want to have an oil pressure dummy light in addition to the electric autometers I just put in. For now, I've got the oil pressure switch powering the "TEMP" dummy light in the stock fuel guage. Good location, just wrong text. The other light inside the fuel guage is for "BRAKE" Where was the original dummy oil pressure light? It wouldn't hurt to use the same light for both temp and oil I guess... sort of like a "check guages" light. Call me anal. __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4

09-06-2007, 05:41 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? With a gauge no light is required and that`s how trucks were outfitted,either or. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-06-2007, 10:56 AM	#3
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? I know that. I want both. Where did GM put the oil pressure dummy light on the non-guage dash? Was it integrated with the speedo or fuel guage?

09-06-2007, 04:12 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? Neither, it was in the center pod with the turn signal indicators and the charge light.

09-07-2007, 01:34 AM	#5
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? Thanks!

09-07-2007, 05:41 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? That`s what I was indicating.You won`t get both in one.There won`t be a place provided on a "gauge" dash.So,put it where you want.I think it`s a good idea,too.If you don`t have a tach,it would be cool to "hybrid" the two dash types together. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-07-2007 at 05:42 AM.

09-07-2007, 04:38 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? I think a buzzer is a good idea too... possibly more important than a light IMO.

09-07-2007, 07:29 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? I think there should be a tube rigged up to squirt the last bit of oil into your eye just before the motor siezes. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-11-2007, 07:33 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? First... Next...5 seconds?Prolly take a couple few thousand miles of the bearings.In a minute or so gauling (gouges/lost pressure) would occur,bad.When pressure is first lost there is still oil on everything.It takes a bit to dry that off. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-11-2007, 10:03 AM	#11
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,483	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? I have done the use one light for both in a gauge dash. I used the wires from the non gauge dash harness and they clip right into the gauge harness. I then used the idiot light senders for the non gauge dash wired to the one idiot light wire. The senders just ground out to activate the light. I used a tee at the oil pressure port and used the sender hole in the other head for temp. I use it like a check engine light. If that light were to come on I'd be checking the gauges really fast. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

09-12-2007, 11:40 PM	#12
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? Same here. Although the connector is the same, the pins are not. I repinned my dash connector to work with the guage dash, even though I'm using seperate wiring for all the lower guages. I think the fuel guage, signals, and backlighting all had to move to different pin locations to work right. There's a website somewhere that shows it in detail.

09-20-2007, 04:06 PM	#13
Zeus Zeus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 152	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? My 67 had idiot lights. I replaced the cluster with a gauge cluster and now everything is messed up. HELP what is the website to relocate the pins? __________________ jesusventura@hotmail.com

09-20-2007, 05:17 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Where's the factory dummy/idiot oil pressure light? You'll be needing a fuel guage now too, i can't remember if anything else gets fried, it's been a while since I did that.



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