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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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where can you get the resistor strip on the back of a 72 gas gauge, or how can you work around it ?????
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Try Napa Part # BK 7011498 it not a stripe resistor but will work $9.99 has 2 resistors
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Oleyeller-

The resistor on the back of the gauge is a 90 ohm resistor.

I'm not sure what the value of the napa kit is, but what I am sure of is 90 ohms resistance is what you need.

You can buy this at radio shack solder two ends on it for about 1.00.

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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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Needs to be a 5 watt resistor...
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Needs to be a 5 watt resistor...
Yep... forgot that!

This can be made so quick and easy at such a cheap price!

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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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I agree with the Radio Shack idea. You may have to pick up a few of different values so you can get as close as you can if they do not have a 90 ohm resistor.
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