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Re: [oletrucks] Oil Gauge

To: Rob Jacobs <rjj0msj@ix.netcom.com>, oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Oil Gauge
From: John Maertens <mcdac@rconnect.com>
Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 13:22:01 -0500
Hi Rob,
        Yeah, I think that's what I need but those AD GMC's are not as easy to
find as the Chevy's. Maybe Kelly (from J. Carter's) can comment on the
availability. I remember some years ago that Carter's had the 60# gauges
in the used section of their catalog. 
John '51 1/2 Ton
Minnesota

Rob Jacobs wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> Hope you don't mind if I step in a answer the first part.  A 0-60 oil gauge
> is found on AD GMC's, and although a different color, is a direct swap for
> the Chevy 0-30 gauge.  The refacing kits (decals) available from Chevy Duty
> and others, comes with both a 0-60 and a 0-30 decal, so you can do both with
> one kit.
> 
> Rob
>
> 
> > Mike,
> > I knew that I saved this message for some reason....
> > First I was wondering where you got ahold of a 0-60 psi oil gauge? and
> > now it seems that my gas gauge is not telling me the truth anymore.
> > Either that or I'm getting really great gas mileage. I haven't looked at
> > it yet but thought that I would start w/ the wires and sending unit. Any
> > other tips? Here's what it does:
> > With key off it is on E (like normal)
> > Stays on E with key on (not normal)
> > When the engine starts needle goes to F and stays there until key is off.
> > Any help here would be appreciated.( others on the list too!)
> > Thanks,
> > John '51 1/2 Ton
> > Minnesota
> >
> > MASK4335@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > In addition to fixing my gas gauge, I also replace the original 0-30 psi
> oil
> > > gauge with a GMC 0-60 psi gauge.  I am now able to see that my 235 holds
> about
> > > 40-45 psi at idle and 50+ at road speed with 10W-30 Pennzoil.  R&R was a
> snap
> > > and with the correct decal, it looks like it belongs there.
> > > Mike Klepp
> > > '48 3100
> > > Wichita Falls, TX
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> 
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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