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Sanddoc · 06-11-2020, 12:20 PM

Most instrument clusters actually use 5v. and have a voltage regualator behind the
dash... Don't ask my why... on my 62 Ford and 74 Dart I made an electrontic
VR very easy... just a resistor... use the same case..

I often wonder why the need for 5v and not use 12v, but then I was always
interested in positive ground ... not so much the 12v vs 6v. as the 6v starter has
more torque... but as lights and accessory change. 12v became norm, now it's going to 24v...

06-11-2020, 12:20 PM	#4
Sanddoc Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 46	Re: Converting a 6V dash cluster to 12V Most instrument clusters actually use 5v. and have a voltage regualator behind the dash... Don't ask my why... on my 62 Ford and 74 Dart I made an electrontic VR very easy... just a resistor... use the same case.. I often wonder why the need for 5v and not use 12v, but then I was always interested in positive ground ... not so much the 12v vs 6v. as the 6v starter has more torque... but as lights and accessory change. 12v became norm, now it's going to 24v...