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#46237 - 11/15/04 09:21 AM '41 Gas Gauge
41chevycoupe6 Backyard Mechanic Registered: 10/01/02 Posts: 260 Loc: Boise, Idaho	I have a 12-volt system on my '41 Chevy. I am keeping the old gauges. I have put in a reducer to go to 6 volts. How many volts and ohms go to the gas gauge? Do I need to go through the new fuse panel? Or could I just put in an "in-line" fuse? (It was suggested that I bypass the solenoid and go directly to the battery.) Thanks, _________________________ Dan.
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#46238 - 11/15/04 10:19 AM Re: '41 Gas Gauge
AntiqueMechanic Registered: 12/02/01 Posts: 7721 Loc: Vancouver, WA	See comments on your other posting. The sending unit and your dash unit are designed to operate with 6 volts. The nominal resistance from the sending unit is approximately 30 ohms. It is always a wise idea to fuse every appliance/accessory on the vehicle. If you have a fuse panel that is great, however an inline fuse holder is satisfactory. _________________________ RAY Member Chat Group - Non-Geographical Region Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ If I had known that growing old would be this much fun---I'd have done it sooner!
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#46239 - 11/15/04 04:33 PM Re: '41 Gas Gauge
41chevycoupe6 Backyard Mechanic Registered: 10/01/02 Posts: 260 Loc: Boise, Idaho	Thanks Ray. Appreciate the help. _________________________ Dan.
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