DON'T UNSOLDER. The magic escapes. Carefully remove the
bulb from the engine and remove the gauge, tubing and bulb
as one piece.
The usual suspects (Chevy Duty, LMC, Heavy Chevy, et al)
carry or can get sending units for the electric gauge.
Unless your 55 2nd series is a 6 cylinder GMC with
the original 6 volt electrical system I suggest using
the electric gauge. Much less fragile.
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom [mailto:tomntam@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 4:47 PM
To: J Forbes; Old Trucks List
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] 55 2nd gauges
I have two sets of gauges. The set that is in the truck works, but I want to
take them out to clean them up. The temp gauge has the one bulb on the end
that is still in tact and the gauge does work. Can I remove the 2 screws
holding bulb in the temp gauge and remove the instrument panel from the
truck, or can I heat the bulb and maybe unsolder it? It appears that the
temp connection is all that is holding it.
The other set of gauges I have must have an electrical temp gauge because
there are two wires coming off of the gauge. How could I hook this gauge up
if I should need it?
Thanks again for the help,
Tom
1997 -2000 Racing Seasons
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of J Forbes
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 11:42 AM
To: Old Trucks List
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 55 2nd gauges
> Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 06:07:14 -0400
> From: "Tom" <tomntam@earthlink.net>
> Subject: [oletrucks] 55 2nd gauges
>
> Is the temperature and gas gauge wires soldered on? Maybe I am missing
> something, but I can't see a nut or threads or any way that they attach,
> other than maybe solder.
> Thanks for the help,
> Tom Cooper 55 2nd
Tom--
The temp gage on a 55 is mechanical, it should have a long tube with a
bulb at the end which screws into the head. Often this tube is broken
off at the gage, and you need to send the gage off to have it repaired,
or else find an electric gage from a newer truck. The 56-69 use an
electrical temp gage, with round pins on the gage like the gas gage has.
The wiring harness should have connectors that plug onto the round pins
on the gas gage. The terminals are kind of U shaped, with a plastic
housing covering them. You might be able to make female "bullet"
connectors fit with some work.
Jim F
59s in AZ
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