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Ford uses 6VDC for their gauges. Well, not exactly. The CVR cycles battery voltage at a 50% duty cycle like a turn signal flasher. That means the gauges are on half the time and off half the time. It's not an exact science but there is a better alternative, the solid state CVR. It outputs six volts all the time.
When your car is running it is also charging the battery at 13.5-Volts (or so). Your meter should pick up this voltage under normal running conditions. This is the time when we pay attention to gauges.
It should be noted that solid grounds and tight connections are of parount importance at every device and at every connection. The gas tank needs a good ground, the CVR needs a good ground, and the engine needs a good ground. Modern cars run separate ground wires to each device. That's what I do as well, because if you depend on old rusty, 50-yr-old spot welds through twenty feet of steel makes no sense.
The previous posts explain how to adjust your OEM gauge devices.
Sorry to hear you do not know if your stalling issue is resolved. - Dave
When your car is running it is also charging the battery at 13.5-Volts (or so). Your meter should pick up this voltage under normal running conditions. This is the time when we pay attention to gauges.
It should be noted that solid grounds and tight connections are of parount importance at every device and at every connection. The gas tank needs a good ground, the CVR needs a good ground, and the engine needs a good ground. Modern cars run separate ground wires to each device. That's what I do as well, because if you depend on old rusty, 50-yr-old spot welds through twenty feet of steel makes no sense.
The previous posts explain how to adjust your OEM gauge devices.
Sorry to hear you do not know if your stalling issue is resolved. - Dave
So there would not be much of a chance to meet unless their cruise ship docks at Dunedin, or Invercargill. But if ya have a chance to do so, Tom, it is a great chance to meet a fellow Birder. I know that I enjoyed my opportunity to meet Wolfgang and Ingrid from Germany a couple of weeks ago, and they enjoyed seeing my city. For many years I was the head of an international Ham Radio Club (Six Meter International Radio Klub - SMIRK) and often had visiting members of the Klub from around the world come visit me on their visits to my country. My wife and I had many fond memories of time spent with fellow members from Down Under, Japan, and other parts of the world. So, if ya get the chance, Tom, take it. Especially if they dock at Balclutha! LMBO... Click on the - sign to get a better view of where Balclutha is located...
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