1966 Nova Ignition Panel Wiring Update Why My Oil Gauge Freaked Out at 100 PSI

In today’s Chaos of “Why Is My 66 Nova Doing That?”, I dive into the temporary ignition panel and answer the question of the mysterious case of, the oil gauge pegging itself to 100 PSI the moment I powered up. Spoiler: The gauge wasn’t broken. The wiring wasn’t broken. I was broken. "Shocker" After three calls to Jegs (yes, three), their Technical Sales Representative Doug finally helped me understand how the gauge actually works. Turns out the gauge wasn’t making bad decisions — it was doing exactly what it was supposed to do. Along the way, I share a few wiring Tech Tips / hacks that will save you some time. If you’ve ever installed something temporary that detonated a dream, or wired something “just to test it,” this video is for you. What’s inside this video: Temporary ignition panel update Why the oil gauge pegged to 100 PSI My misunderstanding of gauge operation (Not Enough Coffee) Doug from Jegs saved my sanity Two wiring Tech Tips you’ll actually use Wiring Updates Lonnie, Guido, Greg, Rocco and Guido New Nova Seat Reveal Classic Nova garage chaos Humor, learning. If you enjoy classic car restoration, electrical mysteries, or watching a grown man learn things the hard way, hit that Like button and subscribe for more Nova shenanigans. #1966Nova #ChevyNova #IgnitionPanel #OilPressureGauge #GarageLife #ClassicCarRestoration #JegsTechSupport #WiringTips #NovaBuild #carcomedy #AskThePyrenees #GreatPyrenees #DogComedy #CarRestoration #1966Nova #ChevyNova #GarageVlog #DIYMechanic #PoleBarnLife #CarAndDog #MichiganMechanic #ProjectCar #DogHumor #ClassicCar #NovaBuild #BadDecisionsBrokenDreams #DogAdvice #CarFails #WiringDisaster #BehindTheScenes #Shorts #FunnyShorts #dogsofyoutubeshorts 🐾 New Segment: “Ask the Pyrenees” George, Cody, and Alfred answer your questions with the wisdom, sarcasm, and judgment only giant fluffy dogs can provide. Ask about cars, tools, life, relationships, wiring disasters, or why your project car hates you — the pups will respond in future videos. 💬 Drop your questions in the comments of one of my YouTube channel videos — the Pyrenees will judge them in the next episode. Link To Channel:    / @baddecisionsbrokendreams   00:00 – Intro The Ignition Panel Update 02:15 – My “Understanding” of Gauge Operation 03:50 – Call #1 to Jegs 04:22 – Call #2 to Jegs 05:10 – Doug Saves the Day (Call #3) 04:30 – Zip Tie Tech 08:05 – Wiring Tech Tip 08:58 – Temp Fuel System Update 10:02 – Who The Heck Is Lonnie 12:43 – Engine Bay Wiring Update 15:10 – Barn Approach Problem 19:00 – Oil Gauge Failure – I thought 22:15 – Call to Jegs 23:36 – Oil Gauge Explanation and fix 27:45 – The Panic and Disassembly 28:19 – Greg and Guido 29:04 – New Nova Seat Reveal 30:23 Who The Heck Is Rocco and Lauren 31:01 Exit 10:10 – Outtakes / Dog Cameo (if applicable)