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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Maintenance => Topic started by: xdrive on May 24, 2016, 08:36:06 PM

Title: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: xdrive on May 24, 2016, 08:36:06 PM

I have bought a 1967 Camaro RS/SS 350 and imported it to Ausrtia. Unfortunately there are very few similar cars running here and the workshops dont have a glue....
So I hope someone can help me in this forum with my questions:

1) My car has the center console where I can read the engine oil preasure.
In addition to that I have an oil warning indicator in the speedometer (down left). I think there should be the low fuel warning light instead - am I right? My speedo has oil warning and brake.....which I guess is wrong for that SS 350 model.

2) When I only switch on the ignition (engine not starting) should the warning lights illuminate for control that they are good? In my car nothing happens - is that right?

Thanks, Guenther

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: x77-69z28 on May 25, 2016, 04:20:47 AM

If you have factory gauges, the idiot light on the dash is not used. It is there, but not wired.
Buddy

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: xdrive on May 27, 2016, 04:09:10 AM

Yes I do have the factory gauges.  Unfortunately the guys who did the restoration of the car did not make it right....
I will install the fuel/brake lens and the low fuel module in the center console. I found the yellow wire unconnected under the center gauges and in addition I need to install the bulb in the speedo. Should work then.
Thanks, Guenther

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: BULLITT65 on May 27, 2016, 03:47:22 PM

great looking car. I hope you can add pics to this thread about it.

thanks

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: BULLITT65 on May 28, 2016, 04:30:45 AM

although I am partial to red, I think the car is a stunner. Auto or 4 spd?

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: xdrive on May 28, 2016, 04:35:41 AM

Here are some pictures. The car has the original engine and powerglide transmission.

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: 68Zproject on July 30, 2016, 08:35:58 PM

A little late here, but awesome looking car.  Wow.

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: 69pace on August 24, 2016, 03:45:29 PM

Nice ride Guenther. Yes you can replace the OIL / BRAKE decal on the speedometer with FUEL/ BRAKE version available at most of the Camaro on-line parts places. I would check the console gauges to see if the Low Fuel Warning Module is even installed. The yellow lead runs up to the FUEL light. In 1967 the LFWM sent power to the yellow lead to light the bulb. If you find yours is still wired as an OIL warning light. The conversion is easy to hook up a 1967 LFWM.

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: xdrive on September 11, 2016, 05:27:14 AM

Thanks for the help! I have ordered the low fuel warning module and the decal and I am finished with the installation. All works fine and it is back to original  :)

Title: Re: Oil preasure gauge
Post by: 69pace on September 21, 2016, 11:22:59 PM

No problem. Beautiful Camaro. You should enter her in the Ride of The Month contest over at Team Camaro :)