Assistance w/ gauges (look familiar Marshall?)

[TLCandME]

Hey Marshall and Upstate gang-

This guage cluster looks very similar to one you posted in the archives. Any chance you and the others can help me sort this out with the EZ harness I have. I think I have all the continuity mapped out - just wondering if I should wire up to the disc or wire directly to the meters - I will have to wire to the disc for the gauge lights and blinkers.

I posted in the 40 tech but it didn't draw much interest and I was too intimidated to pursue.

Please UC come through for me - the summer is a passin'!!! Thanks,

William Regen

 

[TLCandME]

I can share what I've managed to work out (not much) or if you have a schematic from when you wired yours up and are willing to share. This is a stumper!!

The copper connection between the positive post on the amp meter and the plastic connector above it is broken so I need to wire the amp meter to the posts. EZ says to route the solenoid power wire to one side and then run a wire to the positive side of the battery terminal. Would the wire to the battery from the amp meter come off the negative side or positive side of the meter?

William

 

[TLCandME]

I don't know how to link.

Trollhole 3-9-05 76 FJ40 guage problems in the 40 tech

 

[Trollhole]

I'll have to get my brain working to figure this out.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/220905-help-ez-harness.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/37506-76-fj40-guage-problems.html

 

[TLCandME]

Thanks Marshall for the interest, for the bump, and for always being there. I have kind of given up on the main board - my core knowledge isn't at a level yet where they can be helpful. They try to be but I don't understand what they're saying. I'm driving in the slow lane and they're cruisin on the autobahn. I'd love to give you a call and pick your brain about this. This forum doesn't lend itself to deep explanation since everything must be typed and then responded to in kind. I don't type fast.

You tested your circuits off the 40 with a 9 volt battery - how did you do that?

Should I wire to the posts themselves or try to wire to that disc? On the amp meter - does the positive side go to the battery and the negative come from the alternator/fuse panel or is it reversed?

I'm trying to figure this out on the floor of the den before I wire it into the 40. I REALLY appreciate your help.

William

 

[boombapslappy]

Don't hesitate to let us know what's going on. I know it's a pain to post up every time, but some of us (me) could use the extra help. One day, I'll be able to help someone.

I hear ya about the main board...there are several who are very patient and willing to help. But most seem to think I'm an idiot because I'm not a certified mechanic.

At least you have a specific question. I don't even know where to begin with my 40. Good luck with it!

 

[TLCandME]

Hey, I'm going to stay after it this time. Post and Pic until I get it done - kind of like one of Badass' posts. I'm more of a lurker - but I've read until I'm blue in the face - I just can't implement so that's what I need help with.

No - MUD and esp. UC have been invaluable - Marshall, Chuck, Jeremy aka Belmont148 - I'd still be on jackstands if it weren't for them.

Pin Head referenced some material for me to read so it's off to edify myself. Thanks.

William