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Ross F-1 · 08-01-2021, 06:40 PM

Each gauge and sender draws about 600 mA, at least on my '52 truck. So peak max draw of 3.6 amps.

I had one like 51-Merc linked to, and could see the voltage regulator cycling on the gauges. I switched to this type and they are rock steady:

(edited to correct unit)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26402911996...UAAOSwNo9b439q

08-01-2021, 06:40 PM	#4
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: current draw king seely gauges Each gauge and sender draws about 600 mA, at least on my '52 truck. So peak max draw of 3.6 amps. I had one like 51-Merc linked to, and could see the voltage regulator cycling on the gauges. I switched to this type and they are rock steady: (edited to correct unit) https://www.ebay.com/itm/26402911996...UAAOSwNo9b439q __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead Last edited by Ross F-1; 08-01-2021 at 07:24 PM.