[Darwood]

I finally got this mod done while I was taking my dash apart to find my ignition wiring issue. I figured since I had the dash apart I might as well take the instrument cluster out. The mod wasn't bad at all (other than the cluster removal) and I forgot how much fun soldering is. One thing I noticed is that I didn't have to drill out the zener diode holes. I was able to mount the resister with the provided holes.

At any rate, I should have replaced the bulbs since the illumination bulb behind the gas and charge gauges needs a thump every now and then to illuminate.

The modded gauge does move quite a bit. I'm guessing the temps were around 65 this weekend and I noticed that the gauge sat around center to a needle width above center while traveling 60-65 on the highway. When I got up to 75-80 the needle started to rise up to the 3/4 and stay there. This was with the A/C off. The drive was up the 80 towards Sacramento from where I live (about an hour drive)

(edit) I also forgot to add that I have an aftermarket raditor with some deposits in it. I'm hoping to soon rebuild the cooling system with new hoses, new OEM raditor, new fan, and clutch. I'm curious to see how it would respond after this.