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Re: testing gauges



Yes, "hi" and thanks for the data and reference Dave. "The fuel tank sending unit ohm readings" discussion is still on the 
tech page, including your measurements. 

https://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/techstuff.html

Thanks,
Gary H. 

>  -------Original Message-------
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>  After you've done this check and have a known good limiter, you can
>  test the gauges by simulating a sender with a resistor between the
>  sender terminal on the gauge and ground. Resistance values to use here
>  are in the 10-100 ohm range. I forget exactly, but I know Gary put my
>  measurements of a fuel sender on the tech page at one time.
>  
>  Remember also that these gauges have to warm up/cool down to move the
>  needle, so they won't respond instantly like a modern automobile when
>  you're testing them.
>  
>  Dave Casey
>  
>  On Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 6:25 PM   wrote:
>  
>  > Reviewing the service manual for my car, under gauge testing, they
>  > showed a little tester unit being used. It was a round can with a
>  > dial on it. I am assuming it is some kind of voltage reducer so you
>  > don't blow the gauges. It had its own Chrysler number and name.
>  > Anyway, is there some way a person can make something like this, or
>  > some sort of shade tree trick to reduce voltage. I would like to
>  > check all my gauges while I have the cluster out.
>  > neal --
>  > -- 

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