fuel guage

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by bryansfinishes, Jul 8, 2006.

  1. bryansfinishes

    bryansfinishes Member

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    I'm rewiring my 51 gmc changing from 6 to 12 volts and positive to negative ground. My question is does anyone know where to put the voltage reducer for the fuel gauge. Any help is greatly appreciated.
    Thanks
    Bryan
     
  2. vwnate1

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    RE: fuel guage Reducer

    In the power lead , this is the left most (lower) connection on the back of the gauge .

    Be sure to hole the wire as you loosen the nut as the gauge will be ruined if the threaded post turns as it will want to do .

    Radio Shack has better voltage regulators (rather than a resistor), I don't know the part # but if you get a good clerk and tell him you want a 1 to 5 amp draw rated regulator that takes up to 15 or so volts DC and puts out 6 volts DC , you'll get it , remember the gauge cares not a whit about posative or negative ground so forget that part .

    -Nate
     

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