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amp gauge to volt gauge
#901946 12/07/2012 5:48 PM
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Ok gentleman I have a 38 GMC, it has been changed over to 12 volt neg ground and I am running an alternator. Right now I am using the original gauges but will be replacing with different/new gauges (77 Datsun 280Z gauges) I know how to by past the amp gauge but I am having a massive brain fart on how to hook up the volt gauge. Can I just hook the volt gauge up to to switched side of my ignition switch it is the original switch (just on and off no start) or is there some other place that is better. I have a rebel wiring harness in my truck and I did all the wiring ?????


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1938 Gmc 1/2 ton
Re: amp gauge to volt gauge
TheShoer #901948 12/07/2012 6:03 PM
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just use a "t" splice off of the gauge power wire. i've used many rebel kits, and works for me.

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TheShoer #901984 12/07/2012 8:17 PM
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so I could add a wire for the volt gauge right where I splice the wires back together from the amp gauge.

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TheShoer #901986 12/07/2012 8:21 PM
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That would work.

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yup

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TheShoer #902033 12/08/2012 12:32 AM
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told ya I was having a brain fart

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