I am installing a KwikWire universal harness in my 67 coupe and I am curious about the fuel gauge. I have read that the gauges run on 5 volts and that 12-14 volts will destroy them. I am pretty sure the fuel sending wire in my new harness supplies 12 volts to the gauge. (i have not hooked power to the new harness yet) Should I try to reduce the voltage to the fuel gauge?
Wiring Question (KwikWire)
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Doogie67,
Factory 65-66 gauges run at ~5v. Thats why the stock panel has a voltage regulator in your dash (don't get mixed up with the voltage regular for the alt. I believe it may be called something else, but the name eludes me right now). But not sure about your 67. Check your factory wiring diagram to see if there is a voltage regulator in your dash.
Which kwik wire kit did you get? How is the quality of the kit? I'm thinking of going with one for my restomod.
Nate
Factory 65-66 gauges run at ~5v. Thats why the stock panel has a voltage regulator in your dash (don't get mixed up with the voltage regular for the alt. I believe it may be called something else, but the name eludes me right now). But not sure about your 67. Check your factory wiring diagram to see if there is a voltage regulator in your dash.
Which kwik wire kit did you get? How is the quality of the kit? I'm thinking of going with one for my restomod.
Nate
I bought the Ford Universal harness. I am very pleased with the quality. It is very time consuming. If I had to do it again I would get the American Autowire kit. I just checked it with a power supply and it does have to be 5 volts. I also have a 3G type alternator and does anyone know if I need the 560 ohm resister if I am running a volt meter gauge? I also have a exciter wire. Does that go in place of the ignition switch wire on the alt?
I would buy or build and electronic instrument cluster voltage regulator.
http://chris66dad.tripod.com/id29.html
http://chris66dad.tripod.com/id29.html
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