97 s-10 4.3 electronic question

bcpd_03 · 10-23-2009, 04:39 PM

I reacently had sold a 1ton ford and recieved a 97 s-10 with a built to the hilt 350 as part of the trade, the 5.7 is carbed with a 700r4 all the factory guages work but the oil press. Well im trying to clean up the engin bay and was curious if the guages would still work if i removed what i believe to be the computer," box ontop of the rad over flow with about 40 wires that run to it.'' any help would be greatly appreciated.

The Griff · 10-23-2009, 04:41 PM

I"m not too sure what you're referring to, do you have any pictures? Is there power going/coming to/from any of the wires?

bcpd_03 · 10-23-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by The Griff

I"m not too sure what you're referring to, do you have any pictures? Is there power going/coming to/from any of the wires?

Yes there is power to the unit, i do not have pics i know that the box says DELCO ELECTRONICS on it. there is a website with a few pics on it.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=2299452

zap-mann · 10-23-2009, 05:28 PM

I can tell you right now that is NOT a 97 computer as the 97 computers were black.

I'd like to see picks of full motor myself

deathphoenix99 · 10-23-2009, 05:52 PM

That looks like the older style computers to me. So its possible the previous owner is using it for all of the gauges, like speedo and what not.

bcpd_03 · 10-23-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by zap-mann

I can tell you right now that is NOT a 97 computer as the 97 computers were black.

I'd like to see picks of full motor myself

Never said it was a computer thats what im trying to determin. and more pics a s requested. and it was manufactured 04/97 per title and door sticker..

more pics added........ http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=2299452

bcpd_03 · 10-23-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99

That looks like the older style computers to me. So its possible the previous owner is using it for all of the gauges, like speedo and what not.

Al the previous owner did was pull the 4.3 swap the new 5.7 and i do believe you answerd my question.

if i remove that mess of a box and wires the factory guage will not work correct??

deathphoenix99 · 10-23-2009, 06:15 PM

Correct, from 96 on the computer has the speedo, and a few other gauges wired into it, however, if you find parts from a 95 or older s10, you can get separate modules. Like my truck has a speed sensor buffer that is separate from the computer. So you can get rid of that and use stand alone modules.

bcpd_03 · 10-23-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99

Correct, from 96 on the computer has the speedo, and a few other gauges wired into it, however, if you find parts from a 95 or older s10, you can get separate modules. Like my truck has a speed sensor buffer that is separate from the computer. So you can get rid of that and use stand alone modules.

Thank you for the information, that is what i plan to do.

deathphoenix99 · 10-23-2009, 09:08 PM

Wiring diagrams will help you out, so if you need them, just ask. I can get them sent out on Monday.

10-23-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
bcpd_03 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 Location: NE OKLAHOMA User is: OffLine	97 s-10 4.3 electronic question I reacently had sold a 1ton ford and recieved a 97 s-10 with a built to the hilt 350 as part of the trade, the 5.7 is carbed with a 700r4 all the factory guages work but the oil press. Well im trying to clean up the engin bay and was curious if the guages would still work if i removed what i believe to be the computer," box ontop of the rad over flow with about 40 wires that run to it.'' any help would be greatly appreciated.
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10-23-2009, 04:41 PM	#2
The Griff Fronkensteen Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17,166 Location: Minnesota User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question I"m not too sure what you're referring to, do you have any pictures? Is there power going/coming to/from any of the wires?
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10-23-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
bcpd_03 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 Location: NE OKLAHOMA User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question Quote: Originally Posted by The Griff I"m not too sure what you're referring to, do you have any pictures? Is there power going/coming to/from any of the wires? Yes there is power to the unit, i do not have pics i know that the box says DELCO ELECTRONICS on it. there is a website with a few pics on it. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=2299452
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10-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#4
zap-mann Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 115 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question I can tell you right now that is NOT a 97 computer as the 97 computers were black. I'd like to see picks of full motor myself
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10-23-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
deathphoenix99 94 2.2, feel the power? Age: 19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,005 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question That looks like the older style computers to me. So its possible the previous owner is using it for all of the gauges, like speedo and what not.
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10-23-2009, 06:06 PM	#6
bcpd_03 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 Location: NE OKLAHOMA User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question Quote: Originally Posted by zap-mann I can tell you right now that is NOT a 97 computer as the 97 computers were black. I'd like to see picks of full motor myself Never said it was a computer thats what im trying to determin. and more pics a s requested. and it was manufactured 04/97 per title and door sticker.. more pics added........ http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=2299452 Last edited by bcpd_03 : 10-23-2009 at 06:08 PM.
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10-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#7
bcpd_03 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 Location: NE OKLAHOMA User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99 That looks like the older style computers to me. So its possible the previous owner is using it for all of the gauges, like speedo and what not. Al the previous owner did was pull the 4.3 swap the new 5.7 and i do believe you answerd my question. if i remove that mess of a box and wires the factory guage will not work correct??
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10-23-2009, 06:15 PM	#8
deathphoenix99 94 2.2, feel the power? Age: 19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,005 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question Correct, from 96 on the computer has the speedo, and a few other gauges wired into it, however, if you find parts from a 95 or older s10, you can get separate modules. Like my truck has a speed sensor buffer that is separate from the computer. So you can get rid of that and use stand alone modules.
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10-23-2009, 07:49 PM	#9
bcpd_03 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 Location: NE OKLAHOMA User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99 Correct, from 96 on the computer has the speedo, and a few other gauges wired into it, however, if you find parts from a 95 or older s10, you can get separate modules. Like my truck has a speed sensor buffer that is separate from the computer. So you can get rid of that and use stand alone modules. Thank you for the information, that is what i plan to do.
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10-23-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
deathphoenix99 94 2.2, feel the power? Age: 19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,005 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: 97 s-10 4.3 electronic question Wiring diagrams will help you out, so if you need them, just ask. I can get them sent out on Monday.
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