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    11/11/2017 1:28 AM  #1

    Ron68
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    Bradster's diagram of CVR mod to solid state

    Can't seem to find the picture or diagram that Bradster made years ago on how to mod the old bi-metallic CVR to a new solid state unit. Anyone know of or have a copy? I've looked on this site and on MS's site, but can't find a copy.

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    11/11/2017 6:59 AM  #2

    JamesW
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    Re: Bradster's diagram of CVR mod to solid state

    http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/images/ModifyCVU.gif

    http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/images/Prototype_CVU.gif

    http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/images/Bradstuff.htm

    http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/images/SolidStateCVU.gif

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    11/11/2017 7:43 AM  #3

    John Ha
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    Re: Bradster's diagram of CVR mod to solid state

    Here too (bottom list, 3rd from the top)

    http://mit.midco.net/jharcinske/Mustang_Projects_Information.html

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    11/11/2017 8:51 AM  #4

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    Re: Bradster's diagram of CVR mod to solid state

    That will get the job done, Ron, and it will look like stock if anyone looks butt (TS&T) I think this is a better way.  I built two of these and used one on the fuel gauge and one on the temp/oil.  With that setup I was able make the fuel gauge work more accurately and get the temp and oil to read near center scale under normal conditions.  Easy and cheap.

    http://www.circuitstoday.com/ic-voltage-regulators

    Scroll down and use the schematic for the Adjustable regulator.

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    11/11/2017 1:13 PM  #5

    Ron68
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    Re: Bradster's diagram of CVR mod to solid state

    Excellent! Thanks guys for your very knowledgeable input!

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
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    3/06/2022 7:49 AM  #6

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    Re: Bradster's diagram of CVR mod to solid state

    Ok I'm remembering.   The ones I made years ago were like James W.   LM 7805.    Except I didn't pop rivet the regulator to to metal case, I heated and soldered the case from the outside with a mini torch.   So that the metal case itself was the heat sink.   They must have worked, the various ones I gave to people never got complaints.   

    I've collected a few more cases since then on the different dashes I collected for my Galaxies.  I need one for my convertible.  Sorting out the gas gauge.

    Thanks guys!

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    3/06/2022 7:54 AM  #7

    Nos681
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    Re: Bradster's diagram of CVR mod to solid state

    Greg look here.  It’s in the Tips and How To section. 

    https://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=11628

    Last edited by Nos681 (3/06/2022 7:55 AM)

     

     

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