lost gauges

[eric myketyn]

Mornin' all, recently purchased 1973 Coach (not sure of the model, has been redone) from my neighbour in Calgary, Alberta. Prepping for a 5 day run into British Columbia and yesterday seem to have lost all of the dash gauges. Not the greatest when it comes to electrical. Other than fuses, any suggestions where to start looking?

Eric

 

[richshoop]

On my coach, all of the dash gages have a common ground connection, I would start off by looking for that loose connections. If there has been added electrical work done and the PO used 'Scotchlok' connectors, check that as well.

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From: "Eric Myketyn"
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Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 8:10:45 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] lost gauges

Mornin' all, recently purchased 1973 Coach (not sure of the model, has been redone) from my neighbour in Calgary, Alberta. Prepping for a 5 day run into British Columbia and yesterday seem to have lost all of the dash gauges. Not the greatest when it comes to electrical. Other than fuses, any suggestions where to start looking?

Eric
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[jerry sitzlar]

Eric,

I am assuming you checked your 10A fuse in your glove compartment for the guages. I very recently had the same problem which turned out to be that
fuse blowing (twice!). It turned out to be the ignition switch. I sprayed inside the switch with electrical contact cleaner, let it dry then sprayed
inside with silicone lubricant and let it stand overnight. No more fuse blowing. It could be a common ground. The fuel transfer solenoid is also on
that circuit.

Jerry
--
Jerry Sitzlar..... 77 Eleganza II, Twin bed, dry bath......
Lenoir City, TN

 

[shaun]

Which route are you taking? 1, 16, or 3?

Shaun
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1977 Palm Beach, 455, mostly stock and original