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Old 10-27-2020, 03:53 AM   #1
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amp gauge swap question

there are those two fuses under the hood that run back from the shunt to the amp gauge.. can i remove both of them if i am not using the amp gauge or do the wires power something else?
thanks in advance if you know...
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Old 10-27-2020, 04:42 AM   #2
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Re: amp gauge swap question

"Not using the amp gauge"??? Why?? You can remove the fuses if you want, BUT -- You'll not have any way to monitor the charging system if you do.. IMO, what you're proposing is not a good idea...
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Old 10-27-2020, 08:26 AM   #3
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Re: amp gauge swap question

i have new gauges and have put in a newer engine in it.. Want to run a volt meter instead.

so is it ok to get rid of those wires or do they feed something else? i think there is one in in the original wiring that goes to the positive side of coil and another near the drivers fender.

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Old 10-27-2020, 09:19 PM   #4
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Re: amp gauge swap question

does someone know exactly what they go to and how its wired?
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Old 10-27-2020, 09:46 PM   #5
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Re: amp gauge swap question

The wires that have fuse holders by the battery and by the driver side headlamp are connected to the ammeter and nothing else. You can remove them. Or you can remove one of them and use the other one for your voltmeter.
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Old 10-27-2020, 09:49 PM   #6
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Re: amp gauge swap question

Or you can use them to power a couple of things that need 4 amp fuse protected un-switched power.
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Old 10-27-2020, 10:22 PM   #7
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Re: amp gauge swap question

You may some useful info in these threads. Member tbone1964 might be able to answer your question directly, he's done many of these conversions and has sold kits for the conversion as well.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653967

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630289

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653334
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Old 10-28-2020, 05:20 AM   #8
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Re: amp gauge swap question

cool.. good to know, i wonder if 4 amp is enough for the washer pump that will be on the drivers firewall.. prob not..

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