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Show your support by making a donation here: Supporters page >>>> away from the idiot lights          El Camino Central Forum Index -> Interior Restoration View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message airman67 Wrench Necoa #: 950 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Joined: May 17, 2003 Posts: 40 Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2003 1:54 pm    Post subject: away from the idiot lights i have an '86 Elky, and i absolutely hate the idiot lights that are in the dash instead of real functional guages i've been looking through some catalogs like OPGI, Summit, and others, anyone have any reccomendations for anything? which catalog to go with, which manufacturer to go with, whatever your input, i'd like to hear it i don't really want to add anything extra to the dash (maybe a tach, but i can live without), i just want to know what is going on with my engine _________________ got an '86 El Camino, 4.3L V6, automatic, daily driver, hoping to get more horses out of it soon... also have a '67 Mustang coupe, soon to have these: 5.8L, 4-spd T-10, nightmist-blue, '68 GT stripes me http://www.campushook.com/?pg=profile&u=4119 Back to top theelcaminofactory Master Wrench Necoa #: 572 Location: 10(IL,MN,WI) Joined: Jan 28, 2003 Posts: 3617 Year: 1984 Model: El Camino Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2003 2:51 pm    Post subject: Where do you want to install them? If you want to install them in the same location as the idiot lights you'll have to do some rewiring and have a dash pod with circuit board from a donar car. _________________ "The day we lose our will to fight is the day we lose our freedom" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4fe9GlWS8 Back to top 87ElCamino Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 560 Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 3977 Year: 1987 Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2003 5:10 pm    Post subject: Upgrade to the GM gauges. You'll need to find another gauge housing in order to use the GM gauges. Plus you'll need to add the oil pressure sensor and temperature sensor. I'm not so sure the V8 GM tach will work with your 4.3L. Here are the part numbers to look for: Gauge housing - 25044869 Gauge circuit board - 25016702 The circuit board number is on the back center of the circuit board. The housing number is on the front of the housing underneath the gauges/idiot lights. _________________ Ernie 87 El Camino "To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid" Back to top theelcaminofactory Master Wrench Necoa #: 572 Location: 10(IL,MN,WI) Joined: Jan 28, 2003 Posts: 3617 Year: 1984 Model: El Camino Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2003 9:43 am    Post subject: Way to go Ernie...part numbers. I think that in a previous forum someone stated that the tach would have to come from a V6 donar car, the V8 tach wouldn't work correctly. Now airman hit the boneyards...thats an order! _________________ "The day we lose our will to fight is the day we lose our freedom" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4fe9GlWS8 Back to top airman67 Wrench Necoa #: 950 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Joined: May 17, 2003 Posts: 40 Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2003 4:32 pm    Post subject: i did a search using Mr. Goodwrench online (this site actually) and it said that the parts weren't found... i would like to install them in the stock location, i was considering some white-face guages just for the increased visibility at night those GM parts, are they electrical, or mechanical? off to the boneyards, as soon as i can find a decent one in this area... _________________ got an '86 El Camino, 4.3L V6, automatic, daily driver, hoping to get more horses out of it soon... also have a '67 Mustang coupe, soon to have these: 5.8L, 4-spd T-10, nightmist-blue, '68 GT stripes me http://www.campushook.com/?pg=profile&u=4119 Back to top 87ElCamino Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 560 Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 3977 Year: 1987 Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2003 4:57 pm    Post subject: They aren't available through GM. They're discontinued. Your best bet is to buy the complete 86-88 gauge pod from someone stripping a Monte or El Camino. Another option is ebay, or you can try buying a complete used one from http://www.mikesmontes.com/ _________________ Ernie 87 El Camino "To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid" Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         El Camino Central Forum Index -> Interior Restoration All times are GMT - 6 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forumEl Camino Central Forum Index|--New Members|   |--Announcement|   |--Messages for new forum members|--General Topics|   |--General BS Topics|   |--Site Topics|   |--Legislative Alerts|   |--Product Review|   |--Tips & Tricks|   |--Vendors Forum|   |--Audio|--Body & Chassis|   |--Body Restoration|   |--Electrical Systems|   |--Interior Restoration|   |--Heating & Air Conditioning Systems|   |--Suspension|   |--Detailing|--Drivetrain & Performance|   |--Ignition Upgrades & Discussion Forum|   |--Engine Topics|   |--LT1/LS1/EFI Tech|   |--Performance Modifications|   |--Transmission & Drive line|   |--Brake Systems|--Events & Projects|   |--Calendar of Events|   |--Garage Sales|   |--Wanted Items|   |--Ebay Alert|   |--El Camino 50th Anniversary|   |--All GM Carlsile|--Technical Database|   |--VIN Decoding|   |--RPO Codes|--Regional Discussion Forums|   |--Region 1 (NY)|   |--Region 2 (CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)|   |--Region 3 (DE,NJ,PA)|   |--Region 4 (MD,VA)|   |--Region 5 (NC,SC)|   |--Region 6 (FL)|   |--Region 7 (AL,GA,TN)|   |--Region 8 (OH,WV)|   |--Region 9 (IN,KY,MI)|   |--Region 10 (IL,MN,WI)|   |--Region 11 (IA,NE,ND,SD)|   |--Region 12 (MO,OK,KS)|   |--Region 13 (TX)|   |--Region 14 (AR,LA,MS)|   |--Region 15 (AZ,NM)|   |--Region 16 (CO,MT,WY,UT)|   |--Region 17 (S.CA,S.NV)|   |--Region 18 (N.CA,N.NV)|   |--Region 19 (AK,ID,OR,WA)|   |--Region 20 (HI)|   |--Region 21 Canada (West of Ontario)|   |--Region 22 Canada (East of Manitoba)|   |--Region 23 Mexico|   |--Region 24 Europe|   |--Region 25 (All Other Countries)|--Admininistration|   |--Administration Messages  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB 2.0.8 © 2001 phpBB Group phpBB port v2.1 based on Tom Nitzschner's phpbb2.0.6 upgraded to phpBB 2.0.4 standalone was developed and tested by: ArtificialIntel, ChatServ, mikem, sixonetonoffun and Paul Laudanski (aka Zhen-Xjell). 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