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'40 Ford N.O.S VOLT GAUGE
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kubes40 |
07-18-2017 @ 5:50 PM
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Steve, Like you, I troubleshoot prior to simply replacing parts. Kind of a "lost art" as it seems most folks just start replacing parts until whatever is malfunctioning - works. I am hoping TomO jumps in here and advises you how to properly test the gauge. He's taught me a lot about electrical stuff but I still defer to him. So, TomO, where are ya???
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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sarahcecelia |
07-18-2017 @ 4:54 PM
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"Kubes,"I suspect the gauge, but want to know if you think it is. Can I test the new gauge in the manner I stated? You and I both know that gauge is 77 years old, but have you heard of them going bad? I would think so, but really don't know. It looks awfully tight to get to that old gauge, and why woud I change it only to find out it's not the problem,.That's why I'm "trouble shooting" to try to find just what the problem is; Thus- test the new gauge with jumper wires first. Again, can I do that with a jumper from one terminal on the new gauge,to the BATT on the regulator, and a jumper on the other new gauge terminal, to the positive terminal on the battery? I think so? And you?
Regards, Steve Lee
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sarahcecelia |
07-18-2017 @ 4:38 PM
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Regarding : "Did you test the battery?" As far as volts? Yes, it was a little over 6 volts,(6.2 or so) with one of those Harbor Freight meters. It's always on a Battery Butler in the garage.If I go to a show 20 miles away, when I want to leave the battery is "up" and cranks her right up. I never have "Battery trouble" Of course, she always starts like all good flatheads do-instantly!!If she sits in my garage for a few days, sometimes she starts and stalls, Then I give it a little choke, and she starts again pretty quickly. Regards, Steve Lee
This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 7-18-17 @ 5:08 PM
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kubes40 |
07-18-2017 @ 3:49 PM
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Did you test the battery?
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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sarahcecelia |
07-18-2017 @ 1:29 PM
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Regards, Steve Lee
This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 7-28-17 @ 1:28 PM
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