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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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It is any way that a 66 temperature gauge can be bench tested? thak you
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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they are electric right? should be some way to check it with a voltmeter or something i image. would a chiltons have this info?


anyone? anyone?
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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get a 6v battery and conect it to it if it moves the gauge is good but it could be out of calibration
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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shouldnt a chilton or hayes book say what voltage it should be at to be all the way on one end or the other? gotta be a baseline voltage to verify against
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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its techinically five volts but a 6v battery is easier to come by but after you know its good you can then tune it properly
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Should be able to test resistance....see link from FAQ about gauges...

http://www.mustangandfords.com/techa...t_electricity/
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