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08-10-2021, 07:14 AM | #1 |
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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. Mart. https://youtu.be/KYeX42y1hwE |
08-10-2021, 10:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: 6 Volt Gauge in a 12 Volt Vehicle? It could be easier than you think! Voltage Red
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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08-10-2021, 11:39 AM | #3 | |
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Re: 6 Volt Gauge in a 12 Volt Vehicle? It could be easier than you think! Voltage Red
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08-10-2021, 12:29 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 6 Volt Gauge in a 12 Volt Vehicle? It could be easier than you think! Voltage Red
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Thanks for the info Mart! Rob |
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08-10-2021, 01:58 PM | #5 | |
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Re: 6 Volt Gauge in a 12 Volt Vehicle? It could be easier than you think! Voltage Red
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According to Dennis Carpenter that part number is also for 57-66 Ford Trucks, 66-67 Bronco & 60-66 Ford Cars. Price $21.95 Last edited by JSeery; 08-10-2021 at 02:04 PM. |
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08-10-2021, 02:53 PM | #6 |
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Re: 6 Volt Gauge in a 12 Volt Vehicle? It could be easier than you think! Voltage Red
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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. Mart. |
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