SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
try a speedo repair shop to get a part number or post any numbers on it here. Like a pic or something.
Gas gauge acting up?
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I grabbed a few photos from the thread I posted earlier since they're the same as mine.One of the photos shows a company called Simco. Seems they make gauge motors as well ( I think I see the GM one on the right). The only numbers I see on my motor are inside on the yellow housing(like in photo1)--- >F37
21 50 ..... not sure if they're relevant.
I've already sent inquiries to these companies seeing if they offer part #'s, or replacements. I'm not holdin my breath......lol
I also saw this as a possible fix for the vibration that's from within the motor itself when the dampener goes bad/dries out(not caused by other known faults).
http://www.jbperf.com/pwm_converter/index.html
Anyone ever try sumthin like that?
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I saw this today...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160671637274?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
and instantly wanted to call BS on it. I know guys out there are selling refurb'd clusters, but not this cheap.
So, I threw the bid in, and grabbed it for $14.... free shipping.
Now I just have to wait to see if it's a turd in a box, or a worthy part. I'll post my findings when I get it in.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160671637274?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
and instantly wanted to call BS on it. I know guys out there are selling refurb'd clusters, but not this cheap.
So, I threw the bid in, and grabbed it for $14.... free shipping.
Now I just have to wait to see if it's a turd in a box, or a worthy part. I'll post my findings when I get it in.
SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
That's one of the companies I'm waiting on. I checked their website, and so far have only found a photo of the meter for the gas gauge. Still waitin'.
Ok.... got in the instrument cluster that I got off Ebay for $14. My fuel gauge was floating/buzzing/ and pointing towards the oil pressure gauge. I put this cluster in and the fuel gauge read correctly.
So.... I went to step 2....disassembled both clusters replaced my fuel gauge meter with the meter from the cluster I just received. Buttoned everything back up, and all looks good, especially since the refurb'd cluster had a new clear face lens that I transferred also.
Only thing I noticed is w/the new fuel gauge meter in, the needle doesn't swing all the way past full then settle in to position like my old one. It just slowly goes to the correct fuel level reading. I looked @ the meters in the reconditioned cluster, and the meters look fairly new, and OEM. No numbers I could grab that would help others unfortunately.
I'll be keeping an eye on it, but so far....no complaints.
So.... I went to step 2....disassembled both clusters replaced my fuel gauge meter with the meter from the cluster I just received. Buttoned everything back up, and all looks good, especially since the refurb'd cluster had a new clear face lens that I transferred also.
Only thing I noticed is w/the new fuel gauge meter in, the needle doesn't swing all the way past full then settle in to position like my old one. It just slowly goes to the correct fuel level reading. I looked @ the meters in the reconditioned cluster, and the meters look fairly new, and OEM. No numbers I could grab that would help others unfortunately.
I'll be keeping an eye on it, but so far....no complaints.
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