1974 Ammeter to Voltmeter Conversion

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Jul 19, 2015 | 04:01 PM

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Paul L

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Originally Posted by learje

i did the swap this spring...plenty of switched 12v right there on the gauge cluster. only thing i dont like is the new gauge is a bit brighter, not sun faded like the other originals, but only i notice it.

easy fix

Did you use 16-gauge wire?

Jul 19, 2015 | 06:09 PM

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Current draw on a volt meter is negligible. 16 gauge will work fine, but you can go thinner with no problems.

Jul 19, 2015 | 07:04 PM

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Current draw on a volt meter is negligible. 16 gauge will work fine, but you can go thinner with no problems.

Thanks Zwede. I have 14- and 16-gauge rolls in the basement so I am good to go. Removal of that gauge bezel is a treat but after two heater cores I know how to make it happen without breaking it. And that is very easily done.

Jul 19, 2015 | 09:15 PM

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i used 14, figd it couldnt hurt and i had it handy

Jul 19, 2015 | 09:30 PM

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i used 14, figd it couldnt hurt and i had it handy

The 14-gauge wire sounds OK. This will be a project I will report back on in several weeks. I have to return the ammeter and get the voltmeter. The company does not like electrical returns? Although I have never tried that gauge. Could be interesting.