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| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 239 | Removed my stock '55 1st series gauges. Sent them out for rebuild. I want to drive my truck while waiting to get back the gauges. What is required? I know I need to plug the heat sending fitting hole in the block. Which wires need to be connected? I just want to take it to a swap meet this weekend.
thanks | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | Ok, first DISCONNECT THE BATTERY before proceeding. I assume you did not remove the ignition switch. Since you already addressed the temperature sending unit, I won't here.
1) Connect the two wires that were conneced to ammeter. I used a bolt and nut. Wrap the connection real good with electrical tape.
2) You will need to cap the oil pressure tube or you will wind up with a floor full of oil.
3) Reconnect the battery and it should start.
Dale
Last edited by di1953gmc; 09/16/2011 4:58 PM.
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 239 | I did not want to short out the wiring. Good advise on the oil pressure line. Thanks for the help. Now I can drive it to the swap meet.
Larry | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 |
I guess the last couple of things I would do is tape over both wires (individually) that were connected to the gas gauge and lightly wrap tape around the metal part of the dash light sockets. It's probably the safest thing to do.
Dale
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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