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diamondave · 12-18-2011, 08:28 PM

I have an 88 C1500 (350,4spd auto)

Woundering if there was an aftermarket fuel gauge, that I could get my hands on and by-pass the stock one. None of the gauges in the stock cluster work, as far as I can trust them anyhow. New cluster? aftermarket fuel gauge?

Your thoughts?

Ive searched and someone did it and put it in their ashtray, but that gauge is no longer available thru Summit Racing.

Thanks in advance

Restrorob · 12-19-2011, 01:19 PM

This one should work; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-3314/

Just verify you have the 0-90 tank sending unit, IIRC you have....

diamondave · 12-19-2011, 06:57 PM

I will check... Instal pretty basic?

Restrorob · 12-19-2011, 07:18 PM

Easiness of install depends on where and how you decide to mount it, I didn't want a extra gauge in sight is why mine's in the ash tray. They come with a wire diagram so hook up is easy.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-23-2011, 08:18 PM

I would try doing a new gauge cluster or figure out why your having so many problems with yours first. But that's just me I like to be able to keep an eye on what the trucks doing while I am driving it ya know.

diamondave · 02-25-2012, 03:14 PM

I bought the gauge... my dash needs replacing... I like to get a newer "needle" dash instead of the one I have.. nothing works proper.. oil pressure tops out... speedo (as the PO told me) runs heavy (?) .... volts tops out as well... But I need a fuel gauge... thats very important!

Now do I have options on where to hook-up to the sending unit? Is there somewhere other then dropping the tank for hook up? relay?

Had to instal a new distrib in it so it would start... I replaced the fuel filter which wasnt the problem... live and learn!

Restrorob · 02-25-2012, 05:31 PM

You can trace the sending unit wire up to the firewall and tap into it there, No need to drop the tank. Also, no relay is needed for the gauge....

diamondave · 04-14-2012, 06:58 PM

Where would it be coming into the engine bay.... does it go into the fuel pump relay juntion box on the upper passenger side of the firewall?.... purple wire?

My gauge didnt come with a direct wire diagram for this truck.. or any vehicale

Just replaced the starter... $600 into this project so far

thanks in advance...

Restrorob · 04-15-2012, 12:56 PM

Your 88 may be different than my 97, Mine ran up the left frame rail into the left side of the engine bay then into the cab under the master cylinder.

I had access to the sending unit to see which color wire was for the gauge unit, If you don't have access see if you can find a wire diagram for your rig. Then trace that color wire like I did....

12-18-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
diamondave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Luverne,Mn Posts: 92	Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? I have an 88 C1500 (350,4spd auto) Woundering if there was an aftermarket fuel gauge, that I could get my hands on and by-pass the stock one. None of the gauges in the stock cluster work, as far as I can trust them anyhow. New cluster? aftermarket fuel gauge? Your thoughts? Ive searched and someone did it and put it in their ashtray, but that gauge is no longer available thru Summit Racing. Thanks in advance __________________ Static Dropped 1988 Chevrolet ECLB "Hovering less then 3 inches from the ground... full-time"

12-19-2011, 01:19 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? This one should work; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-3314/ Just verify you have the 0-90 tank sending unit, IIRC you have.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

12-19-2011, 06:57 PM	#3
diamondave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Luverne,Mn Posts: 92	Re: Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? I will check... Instal pretty basic? __________________ Static Dropped 1988 Chevrolet ECLB "Hovering less then 3 inches from the ground... full-time"

12-19-2011, 07:18 PM	#4
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? Easiness of install depends on where and how you decide to mount it, I didn't want a extra gauge in sight is why mine's in the ash tray. They come with a wire diagram so hook up is easy. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

12-23-2011, 08:18 PM	#5
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? I would try doing a new gauge cluster or figure out why your having so many problems with yours first. But that's just me I like to be able to keep an eye on what the trucks doing while I am driving it ya know. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-25-2012, 03:14 PM	#6
diamondave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Luverne,Mn Posts: 92	Re: Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? I bought the gauge... my dash needs replacing... I like to get a newer "needle" dash instead of the one I have.. nothing works proper.. oil pressure tops out... speedo (as the PO told me) runs heavy (?) .... volts tops out as well... But I need a fuel gauge... thats very important! Now do I have options on where to hook-up to the sending unit? Is there somewhere other then dropping the tank for hook up? relay? Had to instal a new distrib in it so it would start... I replaced the fuel filter which wasnt the problem... live and learn! __________________ Static Dropped 1988 Chevrolet ECLB "Hovering less then 3 inches from the ground... full-time"

02-25-2012, 05:31 PM	#7
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? You can trace the sending unit wire up to the firewall and tap into it there, No need to drop the tank. Also, no relay is needed for the gauge.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

04-14-2012, 06:58 PM	#8
diamondave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Luverne,Mn Posts: 92	Re: Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? Where would it be coming into the engine bay.... does it go into the fuel pump relay juntion box on the upper passenger side of the firewall?.... purple wire? My gauge didnt come with a direct wire diagram for this truck.. or any vehicale Just replaced the starter... $600 into this project so far thanks in advance... __________________ Static Dropped 1988 Chevrolet ECLB "Hovering less then 3 inches from the ground... full-time"

04-15-2012, 12:56 PM	#9
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Aftermarket Fuel Gauge? Your 88 may be different than my 97, Mine ran up the left frame rail into the left side of the engine bay then into the cab under the master cylinder. I had access to the sending unit to see which color wire was for the gauge unit, If you don't have access see if you can find a wire diagram for your rig. Then trace that color wire like I did.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*



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