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Re: [T3] Let's talk gauges


<x-charset iso-8859-1>Hello-

> So What you are saying is is that we 6vlt-ers can use
> regular 12 vlt gauges with the exception of the bulb?
> If this is true then WOOHOO!!! I have some gauge I
> would like to switch over which are all 12 volt
> like Tach, voltmeter, and head temp
> 
> So would these work in my 63 Notch? 

The head temp: yup.  It uses a thermocouple, which doesn't even know 
you have 6 or 12.

The tach: I dunno.  It's a pulse counter, and you may be in trouble.

The voltmeter: of course, except it will always read kinda lowish :-)

Oil temp, oil pressure, etc.: these all use variable resistors as 
sensors, and likely use a voltage divider setup to create a signal.  
Then, I'm guessing, that this voltage goes through the analog ammeter 
you see on the gauge face.  If I'm correct, then 6 and 12 do indeed 
matter.

Take care,
Shad Laws
LN Engineering
http://www.LNengineering.com


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