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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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old problem returns

Hi people, Quite awhile ago I had posted a question that my temp and oil pressure gauges were running real high almost pegged, and the speedo was jumping. Someone suggested a grounding problem in the dash. When I went to check it everything worked ok till this week. I notice when you put a load on such as lights or the heater blower, the two gauges even go higher.
Where should I start looking for loose grounds? Or is there anything else I should check?
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 11:02 AM
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Hi people, Quite awhile ago I had posted a question that my temp and oil pressure gauges were running real high almost pegged, and the speedo was jumping. Someone suggested a grounding problem in the dash. When I went to check it everything worked ok till this week. I notice when you put a load on such as lights or the heater blower, the two gauges even go higher.
Where should I start looking for loose grounds? Or is there anything else I should check?
Sounds like the return of bad grounds. I would do what you did before, chances are it will work again. Use some dielectric grease on them, it may delay the return for a while...Mark
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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There are 2 ground wires close to Ash tray area by the steering column check them and then also check the wire on the firewall that is on back side by Number 6 cyl.
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 05:04 AM
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Look at the fuse box as well, and see if there's any melting going on.
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