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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 11:29 am 
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hello all, i have a question about this instrument voltage regulator. I bought one, read the fine article on how to install one but my instrument cluster is a 63 and the printed circuit board is different. So on which other 2 posts do the wires go? (and no its not in the FSM manual). the ground wire is obvious.


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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:00 pm 
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Your '63's original instrument cluster voltage limiter is built into the fuel gauge, not an external plug-on unit like the '66-up cars have. You have the same upgrade option (fabricate an electronic regulator) and you can make the external regulator work, but first you'll have to clip out the limiter components built into the fuel gauge and make some minor mods to the circuit board. More detail...?

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 Post subject: details, please
PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:41 pm 
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well i bought the regulator, don't know if it will help with the gauge issues i have ( had electricial short, got fsm, fixed problem hooked up gauges and they drifted way far right, got scared unplugged them now wondering what to do)


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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:37 pm 
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The gauges are fed a constant 5-6 volts.
The resistance thru ground varies, fully grounded pegs the gauge.
Test two things:
-The voltage feeding the gauges. (5-6 volts, pulsing)
-The resistance thru the sending unit. (see the FSM for this range)
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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:44 pm 
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So at the multipin connector that feeds the gauges this pulsed 5-6 volts, i switch on ignition i need to check the appropriate pin(s) on that connector for said voltage?


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