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Old 08-10-2021, 07:14 AM   #1
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Default 6 Volt Gauge in a 12 Volt Vehicle? It could be easier than you think! Voltage Reducer

Hello! Welcome to a tech short from Mart's Garage (Sparks Division).
In this video I show a novel, readily available and most importantly cheap solution for 6v gauges in a 12V car. The parts are easily available anywhere in the world, and require minimal mods.
Check the video to see what the heck Mart's going on about now.
This will work in any 12V negative ground vehicle.
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Old 08-10-2021, 10:47 AM   #2
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I don't see how it's worth the trouble when Ford used 6v gauges on all of their cars into the 80's. All of the gauges run through a single voltage reducer on the back of the cluster. If you can't find a good used one they are still readily available from better auto parts stores or online in the $30-$40 range.
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I don't see how it's worth the trouble when Ford used 6v gauges on all of their cars into the 80's. All of the gauges run through a single voltage reducer on the back of the cluster. If you can't find a good used one they are still readily available from better auto parts stores or online in the $30-$40 range.
Hi , do you have a part number for the voltage reducer?
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Old 08-10-2021, 12:29 PM   #4
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Hello! Welcome to a tech short from Mart's Garage (Sparks Division).
In this video I show a novel, readily available and most importantly cheap solution for 6v gauges in a 12V car. The parts are easily available anywhere in the world, and require minimal mods.
Check the video to see what the heck Mart's going on about now.
This will work in any 12V negative ground vehicle.
Mart.
https://youtu.be/KYeX42y1hwE
I, for one, appreciate your resourcefulness and think this is a very cool idea. I already used runtz reducers in my merc but would try it if given the chance.

Thanks for the info Mart!
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Old 08-10-2021, 01:58 PM   #5
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Default Re: 6 Volt Gauge in a 12 Volt Vehicle? It could be easier than you think! Voltage Red

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Hi , do you have a part number for the voltage reducer?
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Different model years will use different part numbers. They are all basically the same, mainly different type of connector and connector configurations. A 64-66 mustang will work, B9MZ-10804-C (but so will a lot of others).

According to Dennis Carpenter that part number is also for 57-66 Ford Trucks, 66-67 Bronco & 60-66 Ford Cars. Price $21.95

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Hello.
I'm not trying to say the USB thing is the only way to do it. We all have our own favourite way.
The Ford voltage regulators switch on and off and can only be used with a gauge that is very slow to react. If it is undamped like the one I am showing, it cannot be used with that type of regulator.
Thanks for the feedback though fellas.
I never heard anyone mention using the USB devices before so I thought I would give it a try. For me the benefit was them being cheap, universally available and the mod to the lead is very easy to do.
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