Gauge cluster female wiring plug adapter? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jarrodblake · 12-12-2020, 08:59 PM

Before I cut off the plug for the gauge cluster does anyone make a female plug adapter for gauge cluster conversions or custom gauges?

I'm getting ready to start wiring up my NVU gauges. I just ordered a universal 12 pin wire connector to run the stock wiring harness to the new gauges when I thought I wonder if someone already makes a plug and play adapter.

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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-13-2020, 02:21 AM

Nice instrument package.
Francis Wire Works carries the plastic housing for the stock back-of-dash plug. Don't know about a female, as that's a rectangle cut in the back of the gauge tin, and the contacts are on the printed circuit.

REDROCKER652002 · 12-13-2020, 04:26 AM

That looks like a pretty sweet setup would love to see how it plugs into the truck's wiring

Andy4639 · 12-13-2020, 05:05 AM

I have never seen a female plug for the stock gauge cluster before either. I have some connectors that I got at work that would work for that. You would still have to cut the male plug off though.

I would like to suggest that if you do cut the factory plug off leave yourself enough wire coming out of it to use it for testing clusters in the future. That's what I did with one and it's been nice having it.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-13-2020, 05:21 PM

With Boost and EGT gauges, it looks like you're building a turbo-diesel. I peaked at your flckr pix. A diesel L6.

12-12-2020, 08:59 PM	#1
jarrodblake Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Patriot IN Posts: 163	Gauge cluster female wiring plug adapter? Before I cut off the plug for the gauge cluster does anyone make a female plug adapter for gauge cluster conversions or custom gauges? I'm getting ready to start wiring up my NVU gauges. I just ordered a universal 12 pin wire connector to run the stock wiring harness to the new gauges when I thought I wonder if someone already makes a plug and play adapter. 50645285613_43ab991d17_o by jarrod vanwinkle, on Flickr 20201207_210641 by jarrod vanwinkle, on Flickr

12-13-2020, 02:21 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,081	Re: Gauge cluster female wiring plug adapter? Nice instrument package. Francis Wire Works carries the plastic housing for the stock back-of-dash plug. Don't know about a female, as that's a rectangle cut in the back of the gauge tin, and the contacts are on the printed circuit. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-13-2020, 04:26 AM	#3
REDROCKER652002 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South San Francisco CA, Posts: 436	Re: Gauge cluster female wiring plug adapter? That looks like a pretty sweet setup would love to see how it plugs into the truck's wiring

12-13-2020, 05:05 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Gauge cluster female wiring plug adapter? I have never seen a female plug for the stock gauge cluster before either. I have some connectors that I got at work that would work for that. You would still have to cut the male plug off though. I would like to suggest that if you do cut the factory plug off leave yourself enough wire coming out of it to use it for testing clusters in the future. That's what I did with one and it's been nice having it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-13-2020, 05:21 PM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,081	Re: Gauge cluster female wiring plug adapter? With Boost and EGT gauges, it looks like you're building a turbo-diesel. I peaked at your flckr pix. A diesel L6. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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