Volt gauge question
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ELCAM I have been playing with continuity tester. Just got cluster reinstalled for second time. Gen light is functioning. I swapped out the bulb socket for one of the illumination ones. About to test start. The board is good but someone has definitely been in there before
Well its charging. I went for a 30 - 40 minute ride and all is good. I seem to be on borrowed time with this cluster so Ill probably wire the alternator direct with a resistor. Would hate to get stranded cause a bulb burned out. Thanks for all the help guys
One more thing, if you want to move the volt gauge to the cluster in the future, or to just run an in line resistor, consider one of these adapter harnesses:
That’s for a CS144 alternator, but there’s others for whatever style of alternator you’re using. Local parts stores can get them, usually cheaper too.
That’s for a CS144 alternator, but there’s others for whatever style of alternator you’re using. Local parts stores can get them, usually cheaper too.
Thank you. Yes its a CS144. I need to tackle turn signals next. The stick was busted off before I got the car.
Thanks for all the help guys. After figuring out the factory circuitry I have decided to hard wire the alternator direct to fuse panel using an adapter harness. I dont like the fact that if that bulb burned out or cluster gets any more wonky that aI could get stranded. I have an aux. fuse panel I am using for my FP, EWP, and Fans
I ordered Delco PT2145 and will cut off the old style connector end. Will this work for my needs? Also what size fuse should I use for Field wire??
I ordered Delco PT2145 and will cut off the old style connector end. Will this work for my needs? Also what size fuse should I use for Field wire??
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I would use the same wire that is powering the coils on the relays you installed. That you put the 5 amp fuse in.
The field wire cannot be high current, remember it goes through that thin copper foil on the dash printed circuit.
By using that fuse you save adding another one and if it blows your car won't start since it is also controlling your fuel pump.
The field wire cannot be high current, remember it goes through that thin copper foil on the dash printed circuit.
By using that fuse you save adding another one and if it blows your car won't start since it is also controlling your fuel pump.
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