gauge cluster

[eh8475]

I just bought a set of the gauges from Speedhut and have a couple of questions. First, is anybody having a problem with the left gauge cluster having no dial stops? I wasn't sure if this would pose a problem. Second, is there a way to reset the gauges if they were moved or do they auto reset when pluged back in?

 

[typhoonzz]

I've got an old set of other gauges, but wouldn't think the stops would be an issue.
As far as the gauges go, if you don't put them back in the same place, they will not automatically recalibrate. Make sure you are careful removing and reinstalling the needles, or you will have issues. I don't have an accurate gas guage, water temp or volt meter any more cause of my gauges. If ya need any other help. hit me up on aim or icq

 

[Tydriver]

I installed mine some time ago (speedhut indiglos) I haven't had a chance to road test them since heads are off truck.. I had same issue with gauge stops so I called speedhut. They said that the cluster that was sent to them did NOT have the stops thats why the far left dial setup doesn't. I found a drill bit that was exact size of hole behind gauge faces and hand spun it through the Indiglo material and also the gauge faces. Speedhut indicated this would NOT be an issue and I have confirmed this also by powering up my truck at nite. I see no problems around the areas where I "HOME-MADE" holes for the stops. I would suggest you do something similar and re-install the stops. Many peeps have complained about the OIL pressure gauges flipping past the stops. I would suggest that the stops be re-installed to prevent inaccurate readings.

 

[eh8475]

Thanks for the reply. I'll try putting some holes in them this weekend. Does anybody know where I can look into getting another gauge cluster in case I did indeed screw this one up? Thanks again for the info.

 

[92s10lb]

hey new member here, this thread helped me some but i have some similar questions to what eh8475 asked. I have a sunbird turbo gauge cluster (basically the same as a sy/ty) im swaping into my s10 and i want to know #1 how do i remove the needles? and #2 is there anyway to make sure i put them back in the proper spot or even close to stock? thanks

 

[Loeryder]

I was able to install my indiglos without pulling any needles whatsoever

Creatively with 2 people move the needles and bend the indiglo faces very gently, there is enough room in there to get them on no problem.

I have no posts on the left cluster at all, and only stop posts for the speedo and tach where speedhut provided holes.

Mine work perfect, no calibration problems since I didnt lift the needles.

i am not sure what drilling holes in the indiglo material would do, but I would assume it cannot be good for the conductor material on the back side of the indiglo. If you short the conductor the whole panel will not light. although plastic posts shouldn't short it I wasn't taking ANY chances on these awesome gauge faces.

Now my dakota was a different story. had to lift needles, nothing is accurate now and I can barely see my idiot lights (Check engine, overdrive off, left right turn signals, high beams) through the gauges now.

Its gonna take me peeling the whole dash apart again to reset them, and i want to do an aluminum gauge bezel at the same time to break up the whiteness.

 

[Tydriver]

i am not sure what drilling holes in the indiglo material would do, but I would assume it cannot be good for the conductor material on the back side of the indiglo. If you short the conductor the whole panel will not light. although plastic posts shouldn't short it I wasn't taking ANY chances on these awesome gauge faces..

Well my concern was for this also, when I spoke to speedhut the dude said it would just BURN through that contact area where those are shorted and NOT become an issue.. I have verified this by power-ing mine up... They seem to be OK with no issues.