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05-13-2010, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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Gauge Cluster questions
I am just learning about all this wiring biz. I got some
clusters for a 51' chevy truck gas,temp,volts,oil I am running a 12v set up with a 350 engine When I look at buying replacement parts, they have ones for 6v and 12v, so that led me to believe, I can't just wire up my gas gauge to a 92' s-10 gas sending unit right? Same goes for my heater switch and headlights, say I have original switches, what would I have to do to run them on my current setup? I want to keep everything looking original but functioning with more modern stuff. thanks
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05-14-2010, 02:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gauge Cluster questions
6 volt switches seem to work I'm running my original headlight switch...the gas sending unit needs to match the correct ohm setting the gauge needs and also must be 12 volts. the temp gauge probably wont work either. the amp. gauge will work but be careful of overloading it they tent to cause fires it the draw is over 30 amps....
good luck wheres the build pictures!!! GT
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05-14-2010, 04:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: Gauge Cluster questions
thanks for the input
click on my link for the build link below, I got 3 pages right now.
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05-14-2010, 05:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: Gauge Cluster questions
There is a tech article at stovebolts.com on what is required to convert 6 to 12 v.
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05-16-2010, 10:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: Gauge Cluster questions
For the head light switch I would run a relay because the newer headlights might pull more juice than the stock switch could probably handle.
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05-17-2010, 07:46 AM | #7 |
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Re: Gauge Cluster questions
6V wiring can handle more because it is thicker wire. Follow the Stovebolt.com list and you'll be fine. Unless you are running HIDs or something stronger than the standard sealed beams, you don't need a relay.
You'll need all new bulbs and one reducer for the fuel gauge from my recollection to go with a new coil. Starter and horn will continue to work on 12V but be louder and faster. As long as it is for limited use, they should both last a long time. You might want to look at the heater fan, though. Last edited by Dan Bowles; 05-17-2010 at 07:47 AM. |
05-19-2010, 12:03 AM | #8 |
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Re: Gauge Cluster questions
I run the original switch too but I guess i wasn't very clear, I actually meant the HID light and composite housings.
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05-19-2010, 09:39 AM | #9 |
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Re: Gauge Cluster questions
I ran halogen lites thru my original head light switch & worked for a while, then one night comming home from a car show, just cruising down the hiway & the lights went out till the circut breaker cooled down (that got my attention!). Just depends on how good of shape your head light switch is in. After my experience, I installed relays, don't want to relive going down the hiway at 70 MPH & loose my head lights again, it was a dark moonless night & couldn't even see the road.
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