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That is the trouble with ALL digital instrumentation - it has to be read not just looked at. Your only alternative to analogue would be led bargraph

No they don't. Like I said one side gets 12V from the ign switch , the other side gets earth from the alternator ( via the regulator and field winding )
When the engine is running this earth disappea ...

First of all stick 12V on it to make sure the globe is working. The normal connection for an ign light is between 12V from the ign switch when it is on and the field winding of the alternator. the lam ...

For anyone that might be after this I have found exactly what he was looking for at 4RCUSTOMS in the states. 5' lengths in cotton , nylon , carbon fibre etc & well priced. $10 for 5' lengths of ...

Thanks Bob I'll pass it on

Does anyone know a source for the old style wiring with braided cotton insulation. I asking on behalf of an old gentleman I met while on a job during the week. He is restoring a 1936 Chrysler

You have obvious;y gone from a +ve earth system to a -ve earth. It is a matter of reversing the polarity on the fuel guage. Simple to say maybe not so simple to do. You may need to find an arrangement ...

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Topic: Guages options
The Toss Replies: 5 Views: 4659	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:45 pm Subject: Guages options
The Toss Replies: 5 Views: 4659	That is the trouble with ALL digital instrumentation - it has to be read not just looked at. Your only alternative to analogue would be led bargraph
Topic: Ignition warning light "53 model HELP
The Toss Replies: 7 Views: 6486	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:26 pm Subject: Ignition warning light "53 model HELP
The Toss Replies: 7 Views: 6486	No they don't. Like I said one side gets 12V from the ign switch , the other side gets earth from the alternator ( via the regulator and field winding ) When the engine is running this earth disappea ...
Topic: Ignition warning light "53 model HELP
The Toss Replies: 7 Views: 6486	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:01 am Subject: Ignition warning light "53 model HELP
The Toss Replies: 7 Views: 6486	First of all stick 12V on it to make sure the globe is working. The normal connection for an ign light is between 12V from the ign switch when it is on and the field winding of the alternator. the lam ...
Topic: Cotton braided wiring
The Toss Replies: 3 Views: 3380	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:16 pm Subject: Cotton braided wiring
The Toss Replies: 3 Views: 3380	For anyone that might be after this I have found exactly what he was looking for at 4RCUSTOMS in the states. 5' lengths in cotton , nylon , carbon fibre etc & well priced. $10 for 5' lengths of ...
Topic: Cotton braided wiring
The Toss Replies: 3 Views: 3380	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:30 pm Subject: Cotton braided wiring
The Toss Replies: 3 Views: 3380	Thanks Bob I'll pass it on
Topic: Cotton braided wiring
The Toss Replies: 3 Views: 3380	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:00 pm Subject: Cotton braided wiring
The Toss Replies: 3 Views: 3380	Does anyone know a source for the old style wiring with braided cotton insulation. I asking on behalf of an old gentleman I met while on a job during the week. He is restoring a 1936 Chrysler
Topic: Fuel Gauge....Series MM
The Toss Replies: 6 Views: 4321	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:50 am Subject: Fuel Gauge....Series MM
The Toss Replies: 6 Views: 4321	You have obvious;y gone from a +ve earth system to a -ve earth. It is a matter of reversing the polarity on the fuel guage. Simple to say maybe not so simple to do. You may need to find an arrangement ...
Topic: central door locking
The Toss Replies: 45 Views: 24588	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:01 pm Subject: central door locking
The Toss Replies: 45 Views: 24588	What's a bear catch ? Pls don't say fish.