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Wiring new gauges

Started by 69dodge383, September 27, 2013, 09:36:25 AM

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69dodge383

I got my car going but think I need to wire my gauges differently, or more correctly. I put 6 new gauges in my car 2 1/16" diameter all are electric. 2 are A/F readouts, digital oil, water, volt. digital tach with light from summit.

When I start the car they work and after a few minutes of running they starting dying out, either not showing number that make sense or show a zero. I notice that my volt level never goes higher than 12v when the car is running.

I just wired these up like so, found the 12v key on source, cut the wire, and split it into two sections, i wire went to the MSD box for 12v, the other goes to all 6 gauges and the switch to my electric exhaust cutouts.

I dont know if I have too many wires on one wire or if that even matters, I just know these gauges are not working like they should. I have heard that if they dont get full power they will not work/read right.

If anyone out there has any tips, I am all ears.
The way I bought it
1969 Dodge Charger SE
383 Magnum
727
3.23 open 8 3/4 - 489
PS/MB

The way it is
1969 Dodge Charger "The Duke"
440HP '72
10.5:1 Mopar Pistons @.030 (446 c.i.)
Edelbrock Performer Heads
Hughes Solid Lifter Cam 278/283 245/250 .597. 613 108
7Qt Oil Pan
Victor Intake
Demon 850 Carb
TTI Headers 2" Primaries
727 Manual Valve Body
9" Dynamic Converter
4.10 Sure Grip 8 3/4 - 489
3" Dual Super 44
Coys 18x9 20x10.5  Cragar 15x8 15x10

myk

I don't know about diagnosing your problem, but how did you mount them?  Did you install them into the dash, or did you have custom dash panel or something?  Pictures if you can!