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Old 07-06-2007, 05:41 PM
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The fuel, oil and temp gauges in my 1965 are not working. Anyone ever replaced them, and is it difficult? Should I leave this to the pros?
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Old 07-06-2007, 05:53 PM
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Default RE: Gauge Replacement

Go to the FAQ section and look up the wiring for you car. You will need this to locate the constant voltage regulator on the back of the instrument cluster which is commonto the gauges that don't register and the item most likely to fail.
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Old 07-06-2007, 05:57 PM
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Would a failed regulator impact ALL the gauges, including the speedometer?
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Old 07-06-2007, 06:09 PM
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Two different thing, the speedometer is mechanical, the others are electrical.
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Old 07-06-2007, 06:30 PM
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OK. Stupid me. Went to the FAQ section and couldn't find what you recommended (wiring). Can you direct? Sorry.
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Old 07-06-2007, 06:32 PM
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Default RE: Gauge Replacement

I have used these guys in the past to clean up my '88 Bronco cluster and get everything tweaked and working right. An old cluster can be a very very sensitive thing. I know mine is going to get sent off in the year.

http://www.instrumentclusters.com/

Give them a shout. They are pretty fast and very reasonable.
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Old 07-06-2007, 08:26 PM
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Try this one from the FAQ section - http://www.midlife66.com/wiring/wiring.html
Most of the wiring is similar to the 66 for that voltage regulator.
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