Pat,
FWIW, that didn't do it for my gauges. I was getting the pulsed 7V
average output, but reversing the regulator leads turned it from a
"rise-to-1/4-then-fall" gauge to "no indication at all" gauge.
- Bob
Pat Horne wrote:
> Simon,
>
> This is an easy one! Just reverse the wires on the instrument
> regulator and it will be fine.
>
> Not related to this problem, but just as a heads up, make sure that
> the case of the regulator is grounded, it is an electrical connection
> too. (Grounding is not part of this problem, but I just wanted
> everyone to know that the regulator does need to be grounded.)
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> Simon Carson wrote:
>
>> List,
>>
>> I know this has been covered before, but I don't recall the answer. I
>> was suffering through the floating temp & gas gauges syndrome and
>> finally replaced the voltage regulator. The temp gauge now maxes out
>> at about 140 degrees and the gas guage shoots up to 1/4 tank then
>> drops dead. They don't fluctuate like they used to and now just go
>> dead after the car starts rolling. Any suggestions as to where to
>> look next?
>>
>> On another note: does anyone have a speedo cable for a '69 1600?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Simon
>> '69 1600
>> Montreal, Canada
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