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May 23, 2012, 03:43:27 AM
Maintenance IssuesSpitfire - GT6Guages
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dhorwitz
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« on: September 03, 2007, 05:52:44 PM »
For my 1972 Spitfire which I have owned since new.
All of a sudden the Fuel and temp guages are dropping to the bottom. Then moving up a little to get a partial reading, then dropping down again.

I have checked the fuse, it is OK. What's next? The 2 guages do this together.

David H
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Bob Muzio
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2007, 07:43:07 PM »
Does the Spit have a voltage stabilizer? Are these two guages regulated by it? Might suggest looking at a wiring diagram and seeing if this is the case.
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dhorwitz
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2007, 06:37:43 PM »
Is the Voltage stabilizer the same as the voltage regulator?
The regulatoir on this car is original as I have owned it since new in 1972.
David
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Bob Muzio
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« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2007, 10:59:46 PM »
No, a voltage stabilizer is not the same as a voltage regulator. The stabilizer works with the fuel and water temp guages to eliminate needle fluctuation. The concern with both these guages leads me to think it's a stabilizer. Go to the Moss Motors catalog on line, click on the Spitfires area, and then the electrical section and you'll find not only a modern solid state stab available but an explanation of how it works.
Good luck,
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