GM Muscle car gauge bench testing, quick test to verify gauge might be good.

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  • Опубликовано: 1 дек 2024

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  • @jpgnick
    @jpgnick 24 дня назад +2

    Hello Jon, hope all is well with you and your family. Miss your smiling face and humorous and informative videos.
    Take care.

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  24 дня назад +2

      Doing good thanks for asking, decided to list my house for sale in the hopes of finding something with a larger garage. That has been consuming a lot of my time, and patience. It really is a lot to deal with I am learning. I will be back to playing cars here very soon the original VVG or new and improved location we shall see

  • @brian2359
    @brian2359 Месяц назад +1

    Very informative video! Never would’ve thought to check the gauges before doing the entire install! Thank you!

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +1

      This is especially helpful if buy a set of used gauges to make sure they work before trying to install.

  • @philipperichard8
    @philipperichard8 Месяц назад +1

    Great tip! I remember the gauge cluster being difficult to remove!

  • @firstgenerationgarage2803
    @firstgenerationgarage2803 Месяц назад +2

    Well look at that a vvg video on Saturday morning reminds me back in the days when I was a kid and couldn't wait till Saturday to watch the cartoons it's a great feeling seeing an update video on the Mockingbird brother and thank you for sharing the troubles with the stock gauges I would like to order a pair myself but if there is complications I think I'll stay away for it for now

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks buddy. I miss Saturday morning cartoons. I believe the manufacturer will get the gauges corrected soon, these are a great addition to a Firebird.

  • @JK_Nex_Garage
    @JK_Nex_Garage Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for sharing. Pre-install testing can save a lot of time later. Will definitely use this before installing gauges.

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +1

      You're welcome! I have been burned by assuming a few times so for me testing is the way to go

  • @RonWatson-b6u
    @RonWatson-b6u Месяц назад +1

    Excellent video Jon, keep up the great work!

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks. I have a set of working gauges now for the stacked unit so I get to put them in and finish up the interior

  • @jesseowens1492
    @jesseowens1492 Месяц назад +2

    I've been cannibalizing this to my Lemans resto. Really appreciate you blazing the trails, Amigo

    • @RonWatson-b6u
      @RonWatson-b6u Месяц назад

      Me too, mines a 67 Lemans.

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +1

      Great to hear! Most of this applies to most cars from this era. Glad to know more Pontiacs are being saved!

  • @SeanJoseph-s2s
    @SeanJoseph-s2s Месяц назад +1

    Good information....thanks you....🔧🔧👍

  • @drewpackard6646
    @drewpackard6646 Месяц назад +2

    Thanks John, great video 👍🏽

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks! It’s easy enough to test so if you buy a set if used gauges you can confirm their condition

  • @Ds755rxz
    @Ds755rxz Месяц назад +1

    Thanks Jon. That's the problem I had. Ds.

  • @jonjones-v5d
    @jonjones-v5d Месяц назад +1

    Another great vid, on an often overlooked part. Many people figure they either work or they don't, then just install the parts store triple gauge setup. BTW I'm guessing you misspelled gauge 'g-u-a-g-e on your thumbnail, just to get additional comments you sneak!

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +2

      Well the misspelling was not intentional as much as I want to say it was. It’s actually what happens when you are dead tired and realized I forgot to finish editing Fridays video and push to get it done. 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️😂

    • @jonjones-v5d
      @jonjones-v5d Месяц назад +1

      @@VinylVillageGarage you're always eligible for a free pass from me! Kinda just trying to think of a funny way to bring it to your attention, without sounding like a flaw-picking keyboard warrior.

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +1

      @jonjones-v5d it’s cool. I am far from perfect and welcome input.

  • @Pontiacs_and_Pickin
    @Pontiacs_and_Pickin Месяц назад +1

    Very good info on this video brother. My 67 gas gauge goes way past full when the tank is full. Like all the way over to 3 o’clock. Any thoughts on what could cause that? Gauge works and stops at empty but goes well past full.

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +1

      Well if it reads empty when empty the gauge is calibrated right and wiring should be good. My guess is and unfortunately i can’t say for sure is one of two things. Some gauges have a stop and it’s missing or if that is not the case the sending unit in the tank is operating out of range instead of 0-100 ohms it’s 0-like 200 ohms way higher then it should be.
      You can test it by pulling the tan wire back by the trunk latch and test resistance to ground of the sending unit when it’s full it should be very close to 100 ohms. If it’s way higher then sending unit has an issue that needs investigating.

    • @Pontiacs_and_Pickin
      @Pontiacs_and_Pickin Месяц назад

      Cool thanks for the info

  • @AnthonyKonefal
    @AnthonyKonefal Месяц назад +1

    Can you flip the scale face?

    • @VinylVillageGarage
      @VinylVillageGarage  Месяц назад +1

      Can it be repositioned yes but the issue is the gauge still swings clockwise when I operating