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Old 05-10-2013, 02:45 PM
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when i bought my camaro i had the console with the clock in the middle but in the trunk there was also an console from the rs/ss version... So i want to install that one into my 68' Camaro . Now , my original engine was replaced by an 350 V8 2bolts from 1975 ( not sure about the date). So there are 4 gauges , 1 gauge is the pressure of the oil , so i have to connect an oil line from the engine to the gauge , simple !

The 2nd gauge is the one from the fuel tank , so i have to connect the one wire with the ground and the other one with the wire that comes from the tank meter and goes to the dash ( big fuel meter near the speedo-meter). Is that right ?

The 3th gauge is the one with BATT on , so i think that this has to do with the charging current / voltage from the alternator ... But i have 2 wires on that one , how do i have to connect them and where ? at my alternator i have the red one ( 12V to batterie ) and a plug with 2 wires , i think that this ones are for the light in the dash.

The 4th meter is for the Temp. So , is it possible to connect the sensor from the 350V8 75' with the gauges or do i have to buy an V8 temp sensor from 68 ? cause i tried to connect them but it wasn't such a succes ... I didn't know how to do it right so maybe you have to tell me i have a sensor with 2 wires ( 1 gnd i think ) and on the gauge i have also 2 wires ...


Please help me to figure out how to connect my gauges

it's this type of gauges : Camp 0902 05 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Center Console Photo 4

thank you already and again sorry for the faults in my text
 
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Old 05-14-2013, 02:54 PM
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anyone ?
 
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Old 05-14-2013, 03:09 PM
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I just put this setup in my 69 with the exception of the Amp Meter, I changed mine out for a Volt Meter. Go to American Auto Wire, they have downloads for the wiring of this stuff. If you cant find what you are looking for just come back here and I will try to take pictures of my wiring diagrams and email them to you. Unfortunately I do not have a scanner.
 
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Old 05-15-2013, 03:06 PM
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thanks already but i don't find any wiring diagrams ... can you tell me where they are?
 
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Old 05-15-2013, 03:42 PM
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There is. Guy on ebay that sales 67/69 camaro rs console gauge & headlight wiring diagram manual for cheep its a copy of a gm manual, I haven't got my temp gauge to work yet lol
 
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Old 05-15-2013, 03:50 PM
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I'd hafta look at home and see if that diagram is in my 69 service manual. 68 & 69 console gauges are the same, so the hookup points would be the same. As long as the wire color coding is the same, then we're good.
 
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This might help.
 

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Old 05-16-2013, 05:11 AM
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Here is a link to the company Scooch is talking about. These instruction are for a 4 speed car.

http://www.americanautowire.com/PDFL...20IN%201.0.pdf

These instructions are for usage of a wiring harness but you can adapt things.
 

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