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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

hello, i need some help installing a vacuum gauge in my 83 z28.

My problem is, i cant find the 12v dash lights, and the 12v ignition switch under the dash, is it a fuse or what?

http://www.princessauto.com/componen...438_manual.pdf
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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Re: VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

You can get the 12 volt dash light wire at the back of the headlight switch. I think its a brown wire. The 12 volt ignition wire should be a larger pink wire coming out of the ignition switch on top of the steering column under the dash.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Re: VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

I hooked it up to a couple fuses yesterday, i have it wired so when you pull the light switch all my tachs light up. cons?
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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Re: VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

That's the way it's supposed to work.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Re: VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

perfect, do you have a visual of my fuse box and what fuse does what. Link? mine is faded, its for a 83 z28.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Re: VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

what is the reg vacuum for idle?
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Re: VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

Depends on your cam. Probably about 18 inHg or so stock.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Re: VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

i have a air fuel mixture gauge also, it comes with a sensor . where does the sensor mount to? intake manifold?
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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Re: VACUUM GAUGE INSTALLATION

An O2 sensor bung in the exhaust
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