Granny gauges to Rally gauges..help

[gbodyfever]

Ok so i went to the junkers and found a great shape rally gauge cluster in a cutlass calais with the floor shift, so my question is and i think its been asked before, is this a direct fit? or do i need to wire up the tach, oil press, water temp and volts? if i need to is this easy or just like my custom gauge panel were i need to wire new wires to it all, all the details please, thanks.

here it is, paid $32 , from pick n' pull, not to sure if this is cheap for these or alittle high?

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

I had to swap both the dash and engine bay harnesses to get mine to work properly.

 

[pose_442]

Here's a couple of helpful links.

Gauge cluster removal: http://tech.oldsgmail.com/eint_cluster.php

Rally Pack Conversion: http://tech.oldsgmail.com/eint_rallye_swap.php

 

[pose_442]

Oh and $32 is a great deal as long as they work.

 

[gbodyfever]

thanks alot, that site is perfect!, and lets hope they work haha. the only other rally cluster was a colum shift indicator.

 

[pose_442]

One thing I would do during the conversion is be sure to clean the contacts with rubbing or de-natured alcohol, and make sure the contacts in the dash pod and cluster will contact properly.

Sometimes you'll need to pry up contacts that have scrunched down on the plastic plugs. The links show the pics, and you'll see what I mean as well.

From my experience, use a GP Sorensen or AC-Delco 60psi Oil sending unit for the gauge. These typically have a 1-year warranty. Cheaper units will "piss" hot oil all over the motor and melt belts. It happened to me about 2 months ago.

This should narrow down your "grocery list" of parts a little.

 

[gbodyfever]

thanks man, so should i basically be able to get these parts at like a autovalue/part source type place?

 

[pose_442]

Yep, should be over the counter, between $25-$30 US for the oil sending unit.

 

[gbodyfever]

would autometer components work to like there oil sender unit, ect ect ? just more pricey?

 

[pose_442]

I don't know, to be honest. I wouldn't think so since they are calibrated for their own gauges, but if you have the unit there, its worth a shot.

What's the worst that could happen, it not work?? LOL