Possible gauge protection solution


Nafod

GT Owner
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Hi Jay,

Would like to get in line when/if you proceed.

Thanks,
Bruce
 

33Bravo

GT Owner
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Nov 3, 2006
688
Minneapolis, MN
,

This device can also switch on in picoseconds!

My wife's attitude towards me has been known to switch in picoseconds....
 

glord

GT Owner
Mar 25, 2006
84
Los Gatos California
Hi Jay, thank you very much for thinking this through and working up this potential solution. I too would like to purchase one if you are inclined to produce them. Regards, Gary
 

mopar

GT Owner
Jan 23, 2014
171
grosse ile mich
jc, I may consider building a small run of maybe 10 to 20 units. Later in this post I will have a parts list for the DIY persons. More later, Jay

if u make them count me in just PM me
 

JKR

GT Owner
Please add me to the list, I want one.
Thank you
 

Magic

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Mar 13, 2010
742
Fredericksburg, TX
I'd like one if still room on the production list. Thanks for doing this!
 

Spirit

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Jay, I would like one as well.
Thanks
 

GT35065

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Probably getting too many orders, but if you decide to do a run, count me in.

Thanks,
Rick
 

sr71

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May 22, 2007
512
Calgary, Great White
I have had no problems with the original gauges....and I really want to keep it that way! Please count me in. You said the cost was under $100. Sounds like a bargain compared to gauge replacement.
 

Planecrazy232

GT Owner
Nov 28, 2012
79
Cape Coral, FL
I have less than $24.00 shipping included for parts to make two of them. Simple enough to make. If you can install it you should be able to make it. Instructions and where you can buy the parts are in earlier posts. I sourced my parts from Digikey and Amazon.
 

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jcthorne

GT Owner
Aug 30, 2011
792
Houston
Ok, I ordered parts for 5. Will build them up and see how many turn out presentable. Then if anyone in Houston wants one....
 

GT35065

GT Owner
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Jay,

Looks pretty easy to build as you illustrated and Planecrazy said. Unless you need me to make a run worth while, I can build it.

Thanks,
Rick
 

gtjim

GT Owner
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Apr 28, 2006
238
If there is a run of these made, please count me in as well.

Thanks,

Jim
 

TO AWSUM

Ford GT Owner
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Jul 4, 2007
1,506
Niceville FL
Analog, Is the 1N6275A: 1500 Watt MOSORB® Transient Voltage Suppressor, 15 V Unidir diode an equivalent replacement for the 5KP13A - 5KP Series TVS? I was able to find the add-a-circuit fuse adapter kit in the local O'Reilly's, but the diode has been difficult to find locally.
 

BlackICE

GT Owner
Nov 2, 2005
1,416
SF Bay Area in California
 

TO AWSUM

Ford GT Owner
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Jul 4, 2007
1,506
Niceville FL
Thanks, looks like the 1N6275A is the same TVS diode.
 

Black GT

GT Owner
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Jan 2, 2006
771
Knock on wood my gauges have worked and still work great. I always keep her on the battery Maintainer. Don't know if that has helped or not.
 

GT35065

GT Owner
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Black GT, always have done the same, still lost tach and temp gauge FWIW.
 

analogdesigner

GT Owner
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Nov 15, 2005
949
San Clemente, CA USA
Parts list for this project

Gentlemen:

Here is the parts list for this project:

To those that wish to build there own, make sure that you get the polarity of the diode correct! I will post more info later this week on the correct fuse location.

If you prefer to purchase something that is ready-to-install, I will be building 25 units that will sell for $35 each plus shipping. If everyone is still interested, I will order the parts ASAP. Also, each unit will be pulse tested!

Thanks all, Jay
 

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Blue/white 06'
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still in here.

Thanks