>Regarding the voltage to the dash gauges in 56, I think they got the full >12V. I don't see anything in the service manual to say any different, and I >don't see any mention of a voltage limiter. The wiring diagrams also show >full battery voltage going to the gauges. Seeing that you are already there, what is the battery polarity for a '56? I would imagine it is negative earth like other 12v '56 cars. Warren Anderson Sedona,AZ Raining and the creek is running, finally! 54 deg.