Cluster question
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Cluster question
Fuel, Temp, Oil, Odometer appear to function, Batt parts were laying in the bottom of the cluster. Not sure if that c clip belongs to the Batt. Might belong to the Odometer assembly. Looking for a schematic, exploded parts view, an explanation what changes I'll need, if any, using a 12 volt system with these parts. Whew, that's a big request. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Can't answer your gauge question, but for power, there's several ways to reduce the voltage to the gauges. One of the more simple ways is the way the factory did it starting in 1957. A simple voltage regulator where 12v goes in but 6v comes out and wires to the gauge incoming power lead. You can find the old fashioned ones, or for about the same money Dennis Carpenter (and I'm sure others) has an updated, solid state version that should work better. https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/en/...er-voltage-reg
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Can't answer your gauge question, but for power, there's several ways to reduce the voltage to the gauges. One of the more simple ways is the way the factory did it starting in 1957. A simple voltage regulator where 12v goes in but 6v comes out and wires to the gauge incoming power lead. You can find the old fashioned ones, or for about the same money Dennis Carpenter (and I'm sure others) has an updated, solid state version that should work better. https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/en/...er-voltage-reg
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Yes it did. It wasLwas bent up a little and only two of the prongs were holding it on. Looks like it held a heavy wire. Do you have a photo of the back or inside?
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