| Billc | -- 08-09-2011 @ 12:51 PM |
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My 36 pickup has a fuel gauge without the oil gauge. Did they ever put the combination gauge, fuel & oil in a pickup? Where would I find one with a sending unit, they are not in the catalogs. Still 6 volts. Bill 36 pickup 47 COE
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| supereal | -- 08-09-2011 @ 1:33 PM |
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Your best bet is buy a mechanical aftermarket oil pressure gauge and mount it on the bottom of the dash. You can connect it at the port for the sender on the back left side of the engine just behind the fuel pump. They are also much more accurate than the electric senders, as well, and require no electrical hookup.
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| MG | -- 08-09-2011 @ 3:10 PM |
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Billc, I had the same problem as you with my '34 Sedan - no factory oil pressure or water temp gauges. I solved this by installing a Smiths Dual Gauge. It's a mechanical gauge made in England and does both jobs in a single gauge housing. I was especially attracted to this gauge given the limited space on the bottom of the dash. I installed it in a standard 2 inch gauge cup and strapped it to my steering column. It connected to the LH water pump and the engine block with no special fittings. See attached photo. This message was edited by MG on 8-9-11 @ 4:37 PM
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| MG | -- 08-09-2011 @ 3:12 PM |
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Here's another photo of the Smiths Dual Gauge - at rest. It almosts looks factory correct. I now have peace of mind while driving down the road..... This message was edited by MG on 8-9-11 @ 3:29 PM
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| BrianCT | -- 08-09-2011 @ 4:12 PM |
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I think that I could put that in place of the ash tray on my 36. Thanks for the idea. Brian
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| nelsb01 | -- 08-09-2011 @ 5:14 PM |
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To answer your question, yes they did have fuel, amp, temp, and oil. I don't know when they changed, but my 1936 pickup has all 4.
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| Billc | -- 08-09-2011 @ 7:13 PM |
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Thanks all for your replies. I only need oil pressure so an under dash gauge may have to do. Someday I might find the stock gauge at the right price and then I'll see how used to the other I have become. Bill 36 pickup 47 COE
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| 35ford | -- 08-10-2011 @ 5:41 PM |
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I believe that they were in the Deluxe version with all 4 gages. In 35 itn was an option.
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