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Dodge68charger · 03-29-2018, 04:27 PM

Anyone Converted Their Mechanical oil Pressure Gauge To Electric. If so how did you Do It? Thank You
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**Grumpy old man** · 03-29-2018, 04:32 PM

Change the gauge (And sender ) and wire in the electric sender to the gauge

Dodge68charger · 03-29-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Change the gauge (And sender ) and wire in the electric sender to the gauge

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**TBONE1964** · 04-01-2018, 10:54 AM

I would ask, do you want it to look stock when finished? It is possible but takes a few modifications to look and function correctly.

Like most gauges, they require a 12 volt source, a ground and a signal to/from the sending unit.

**randy.powell** · 04-01-2018, 07:22 PM

One question - why?
Randy

**truckster** · 04-01-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by randy.powell

One question - why?
Randy

One good reason would be to eliminate the potential of having hot oil spraying around your cab. No, it's not very likely, but with an electric gauge it's not even possible.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-01-2018, 11:15 PM

MoMa gauge in Albuquerque converted the OEM pressure in my k20 to electric. Looking at the cluster from the driver seat you can't tell. I have pics in my build thread.

stsalvage · 04-02-2018, 12:15 AM

Most of the time if any oil gets free is will drip or coat the back of your fire wall.I like the factory one rarely miss read's

Dodge68charger · 04-11-2018, 11:04 AM

Where can i Find a Stock Looking Electric Gauge?
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davepl · 04-11-2018, 12:31 PM

Back when I was building my truck I fired it up once before the gauges were connected, not remembering there was AN OIL HOSE coming into my cab.

It did indeed shoot out a lot of oil, all onto a rag that was sitting there. Minor miracle, really, even though carpet isn't -that- expensive.

I've never seen an electric gauge that really looked like ours but if the sweep is similar you might be able to "make" one out of a cheap electric gauge and the factory face.

weq92f · 04-11-2018, 12:42 PM

Gotta love having that little oil pipe there under the dash! Nowadays mines all electric, but back in the day, I've made a few small messes myself with this thing!

-klb

03-29-2018, 04:27 PM	#1
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 532	Converting Oil Pressure Gauge Anyone Converted Their Mechanical oil Pressure Gauge To Electric. If so how did you Do It? Thank You Posted via Mobile Device

03-29-2018, 04:32 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Converting Oil Pressure Gauge Change the gauge (And sender ) and wire in the electric sender to the gauge

04-01-2018, 10:54 AM	#4
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Converting Oil Pressure Gauge I would ask, do you want it to look stock when finished? It is possible but takes a few modifications to look and function correctly. Like most gauges, they require a 12 volt source, a ground and a signal to/from the sending unit. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

04-01-2018, 07:22 PM	#5
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Converting Oil Pressure Gauge One question - why? Randy

04-01-2018, 11:15 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: Converting Oil Pressure Gauge MoMa gauge in Albuquerque converted the OEM pressure in my k20 to electric. Looking at the cluster from the driver seat you can't tell. I have pics in my build thread. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-02-2018, 12:15 AM	#8
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Converting Oil Pressure Gauge Most of the time if any oil gets free is will drip or coat the back of your fire wall.I like the factory one rarely miss read's

04-11-2018, 11:04 AM	#9
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 532	Re: Converting Oil Pressure Gauge Where can i Find a Stock Looking Electric Gauge? Posted via Mobile Device

04-11-2018, 12:31 PM	#10
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Converting Oil Pressure Gauge Back when I was building my truck I fired it up once before the gauges were connected, not remembering there was AN OIL HOSE coming into my cab. It did indeed shoot out a lot of oil, all onto a rag that was sitting there. Minor miracle, really, even though carpet isn't -that- expensive. I've never seen an electric gauge that really looked like ours but if the sweep is similar you might be able to "make" one out of a cheap electric gauge and the factory face. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

04-11-2018, 12:42 PM	#11
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Converting Oil Pressure Gauge Gotta love having that little oil pipe there under the dash! Nowadays mines all electric, but back in the day, I've made a few small messes myself with this thing! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold



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