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Luvlegs · 02-18-2008, 11:36 PM

I'm swapping around harness connections going from idiot lights to full gauge setup. I know there is a post here about adding 10' of wire for something and then the connection to 12R wiring at the alternator. Anyone remember it?
I only have to clarify the #1 and #12 dash connector connections/additions and I can put this stuff in! Thanks all.

PS - been to gmcpauls, etc. just need a little more clarification about adding two more 12v wires to the cluster.

Luvlegs · 02-19-2008, 07:47 PM

really? dropped to 3rd page without any replies.. I'll TTT for another try

EyeH8the24 · 02-19-2008, 08:18 PM

wish i could help....but i dunno either

haysonj · 02-19-2008, 08:24 PM

I was looking for this in the electrical section awhile back and didn't have a lot of luck. What I found is the stock ammeter uses the heavy wire as a shunt (whatever that is) to make it read correctly. My gage would always read discharge unless you turn on some acc. Everyone told me to replace the ammeter with a volt gage. I know its not much help but that's all I could find

02-19-2008, 07:47 PM	#2
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Can't find thread about adding 10' of wire on full gauge conversion really? dropped to 3rd page without any replies.. I'll TTT for another try __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

02-19-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Can't find thread about adding 10' of wire on full gauge conversion wish i could help....but i dunno either

02-19-2008, 08:24 PM	#4
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Can't find thread about adding 10' of wire on full gauge conversion I was looking for this in the electrical section awhile back and didn't have a lot of luck. What I found is the stock ammeter uses the heavy wire as a shunt (whatever that is) to make it read correctly. My gage would always read discharge unless you turn on some acc. Everyone told me to replace the ammeter with a volt gage. I know its not much help but that's all I could find __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

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02-18-2008, 11:36 PM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Can't find thread about adding 10' of wire on full gauge conversion I'm swapping around harness connections going from idiot lights to full gauge setup. I know there is a post here about adding 10' of wire for something and then the connection to 12R wiring at the alternator. Anyone remember it? I only have to clarify the #1 and #12 dash connector connections/additions and I can put this stuff in! Thanks all. PS - been to gmcpauls, etc. just need a little more clarification about adding two more 12v wires to the cluster. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!



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