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Re: Resistors & 12 volt coils #95063 03/13/2006 1:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 Williamson, NY C cujo8 Member
cujo8 Member C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 Williamson, NY	If your truck was originally a 6 volt truck and you still have your original 6 volt gauge, then you will need the resistor for the gauge. The reason 12V coil does not need a resistor is because the resistor is built into it. Jim 1954 GMC 1/2-ton Longbed 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport

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Resistors & 12 volt coils	Phxamigo	03/13/2006 1:31 PM
Re: Resistors & 12 volt coils	cujo8	03/13/2006 1:59 PM
Re: Resistors & 12 volt coils	Chester	03/16/2006 10:17 PM
Re: Resistors & 12 volt coils	Flxible	03/16/2006 10:44 PM
Re: Resistors & 12 volt coils	tclederman	03/17/2006 4:39 PM
Re: Resistors & 12 volt coils	Chester	03/19/2006 12:25 AM
Re: Resistors & 12 volt coils	Flxible	03/19/2006 12:34 AM

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