Amp to volt meter DIY

[gono]

It's been done a few ways but here's my version. (couldn't find any BIGGER pictures)

Parts list:
volt gauge Summit Racing EQU-7268 $17
2 4-40 X 1 1/2" machine screws
2 plastic washers
6 nuts
6 flat washers

Started by tearing the new gauge apart. Rather than risk breaking the needle off, I cut out the gauge face.



I drilled out the rivets on the old amp gauge and removed the faceplate.



I used the vise and hammer to flatten out the faceplate.



There's two electrical tabs that insert into the back of the gauge. I removed them and double bent them for better clearance through the backing plate.



I drilled mounting holes in the faceplate and attached the screws and washers.



The back of the mounting plate needs to have a larger hole in it so the leads will exit.



I added the second set on mounting screws to adjust how far away the gauge will mount.



Here's the gauge with 12 volts.



Final piece mounted with new sticker.

[Northern lights]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[Daze57]

very nice idea!

[Softpatch]

liked your thread thanks for the pictures...Sp

[Russell Ashley]

Good job on the conversion. Did you reverse the position of the temp and volt gauge?

[gono]

I don't think so. Im pretty sure I put the fuel sticker on the temp gauge though..

[tmoble]

calibrate your own temp gauge with that blue resistor?

I actually added a resistor inline in the wire to the sender to get mine to read like a I wanted.

[gono]

I bought the temp gauge from LMC, but I did put a resistor inline for the fuel sender to get within range.