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Redline novdog · 01-18-2015, 05:41 PM

I always wondered what the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage was for. I know the top middle guage spot is for an optional tach. What is the one to the left of the oil pressure for?
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sanford&daughter · 01-18-2015, 05:53 PM

Vacuum Guage

cdowns · 01-18-2015, 06:01 PM

vaccume gauge is only for big trucks not 1/2 or 3/4 ton trucks

**Already Gone** · 01-18-2015, 07:33 PM

Yes its for the vacuum gauge. Here is a pic of the tach dash I am installing in my truck and it has the vacuum gauge and speed warning as well.

Mike C · 01-18-2015, 07:52 PM

I think there is an air pressure gauge for the biggest trucks also.

Redline novdog · 01-18-2015, 08:39 PM

So this is blank for most of the dash's are that way?

joeydurango · 01-18-2015, 08:48 PM

Mine's blank. Always wondered too. Now I know!

**Ironhorse** · 01-18-2015, 08:52 PM

Another option some have used is to install the newer square body 12 volt quartz clock in that position. I plan on that when I find a decent looking clock. Do a search for " clock install " or such. Should bring up several threads.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-18-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Another option some have used is to install the newer square body 12 volt quartz clock in that position. I plan on that when I find a decent looking clock. Do a search for " clock install " or such. Should bring up several threads.

Here's the one I built with a clock. To me it's more useful than the vacuum or air pressure gauges.

**too much stuff** · 01-18-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Redline novdog

So this is blank for most of the dash's are that way?

Yes, it is a blank on the 1/2 - one ton trucks.

Redline novdog · 01-18-2015, 09:14 PM

Good lookin' panel firstowner! If I didn't have an almost original truck I would use it the space for a boost guage !

Redline novdog · 01-18-2015, 09:16 PM

Thanks for you all for clarifying what that spot is for. This forum is not lacking in knowledge that's for sure!!

djduggie · 01-18-2015, 11:35 PM

Anyone know if the vacuum gauge shows on the SPID as a separate option? My '70 K5 shows Option No. 4Z53BQ AMMETER-OIL-TEMP GA and has a 5K tach and a vacuum gauge. The K5 was a junk yard dog, so who knows if it is factory or not.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-18-2015, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by djduggie

Anyone know if the vacuum gauge shows on the SPID as a separate option? My '70 K5 shows Option No. 4Z53BQ AMMETER-OIL-TEMP GA and has a 5K tach and a vacuum gauge. The K5 was a junk yard dog, so who knows if it is factory or not.

That's just the upgrade from idiot lights to gauges for oil pressure, amps and temp. Your truck was not built with tach or vacuum. But, they are really nice to have.

Lees68GMC · 01-19-2015, 11:07 AM

That's where your Dakota Digital dash displays engine coolant temp.

mechanicalman · 01-19-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

vaccume gauge is only for big trucks not 1/2 or 3/4 ton trucks

I bought a tach cluster out of a larger truck, like maybe C30 or such. It had an air pressure gauge on it that I assumed was for air brakes?

mechanicalman · 01-19-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Yes its for the vacuum gauge. Here is a pic of the tach dash I am installing in my truck and it has the vacuum gauge and speed warning as well.

I have a gauge cluster off a C30 with an air pressure gauge, sure would like to replace the air pressure gauge with a vacuum gauge.

57larry · 01-19-2015, 08:31 PM

I think the clock looks good in the dash panel

01-18-2015, 05:41 PM	#1
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ I always wondered what the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage was for. I know the top middle guage spot is for an optional tach. What is the one to the left of the oil pressure for? __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

01-18-2015, 05:53 PM	#2
sanford&daughter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate , New York Posts: 645	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ Vacuum Guage

01-18-2015, 06:01 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ vaccume gauge is only for big trucks not 1/2 or 3/4 ton trucks __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-18-2015, 07:33 PM	#4
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ Yes its for the vacuum gauge. Here is a pic of the tach dash I am installing in my truck and it has the vacuum gauge and speed warning as well. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-18-2015, 07:52 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ I think there is an air pressure gauge for the biggest trucks also. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-18-2015, 08:39 PM	#6
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ So this is blank for most of the dash's are that way? __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

01-18-2015, 08:48 PM	#7
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 809	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ Mine's blank. Always wondered too. Now I know! __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

01-18-2015, 08:52 PM	#8
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,026	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ Another option some have used is to install the newer square body 12 volt quartz clock in that position. I plan on that when I find a decent looking clock. Do a search for " clock install " or such. Should bring up several threads. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-18-2015, 09:14 PM	#11
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ Good lookin' panel firstowner! If I didn't have an almost original truck I would use it the space for a boost guage ! __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

01-18-2015, 09:16 PM	#12
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ Thanks for you all for clarifying what that spot is for. This forum is not lacking in knowledge that's for sure!! __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

01-18-2015, 11:35 PM	#13
djduggie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ Anyone know if the vacuum gauge shows on the SPID as a separate option? My '70 K5 shows Option No. 4Z53BQ AMMETER-OIL-TEMP GA and has a 5K tach and a vacuum gauge. The K5 was a junk yard dog, so who knows if it is factory or not. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------- Doug

01-19-2015, 11:07 AM	#15
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ That's where your Dakota Digital dash displays engine coolant temp. __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

01-19-2015, 08:31 PM	#18
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Re: what's the empty guage spot to the left of the oil pressure guage for/ I think the clock looks good in the dash panel



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