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    6/11/2024 8:29 AM  #26

    John Ha
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    Re: Revisiting Rocketman Cougar gauge conversions

    Greg B wrote:

    I did with the gauge conversion order. BUT only because I have my own white face overlay to put on it. Then I went and lost it. I've searched everywhere. I gave up and ordered two new ones from where I got this one.

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    Here is what it looks like. I hope I get the same quality in the repeat order.

    It does not appear to me that the gauge you're showing is converted.  The converted gauges I've seen have the pointer to the far left (on the "D").  The ammeter, unconverted, has the pointer in the center.   Just sayin'

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    6/11/2024 9:42 AM  #27

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    John Ha wrote:

    Greg B wrote:

    I did with the gauge conversion order. BUT only because I have my own white face overlay to put on it. Then I went and lost it. I've searched everywhere. I gave up and ordered two new ones from where I got this one.

    image upload
    Here is what it looks like. I hope I get the same quality in the repeat order.

    It does not appear to me that the gauge you're showing is converted.  The converted gauges I've seen have the pointer to the far left (on the "D").  The ammeter, unconverted, has the pointer in the center.   Just sayin'

     
    Yes, that is a picture of the gauge in the box before I sent it to RCC,  and in my picture above, it is centered again because it has 13.8 volts applied to it.  I assure you it's been converted, and the needle sits at the far left when no power is applied, just as any voltmeter.

    If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
     

    6/13/2024 9:12 AM  #28

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    Re: Revisiting Rocketman Cougar gauge conversions

    Greg B wrote:

    I did with the gauge conversion order. BUT only because I have my own white face overlay to put on it. Then I went and lost it. I've searched everywhere. I gave up and ordered two new ones from where I got this one.



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    Here is what it looks like. I hope I get the same quality in the repeat order.

    Looks good, where did you get the overlay?
     

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    6/13/2024 7:17 PM  #29

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    The conversion


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    6/13/2024 7:26 PM  #30

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    Nice job!
    3.4 on the odometer?

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    6/15/2024 9:40 PM  #31

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    Re: Revisiting Rocketman Cougar gauge conversions

    Rudi wrote:

    Nice job!
    3.4 on the odometer?

    Just enough to be sure the odometer is working properly after resetting to zero

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    6/16/2024 3:10 PM  #32

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    Not that it matters much, but I did write RCC VOLTMETER conversion on the back of the gauge housing over the gauge in black sharpie and marked the plus and minus for the next fella.   

    Just thought I would mention it.

    Since I'm waiting, I suddenly realised I now have a space to fill in my homemade rally pac.  I took the voltmeter out of (what started out life as a tach) housing.   Should I put a clock in it, or an air/fuel ratio gauge?   I have an 85 Jeep quartz clock that fits in there almost perfect, AND I have the white clock overlay...yes I found that one!! But I mind of really want an air/fuel meter.   

    Anyone know of a 2" white a/f gauge?  I might take a look at?

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    6/16/2024 4:02 PM  #33

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    I put my A/FR gauge in the glove box, facing the driver when the glove box door is open.
    I figured it was so busy with constant changes that it would be a distraction if in the dash

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    6/25/2024 5:12 PM  #34

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    Re: Revisiting Rocketman Cougar gauge conversions

    Greg B wrote:

    I did with the gauge conversion order. BUT only because I have my own white face overlay to put on it. Then I went and lost it. I've searched everywhere. I gave up and ordered two new ones from where I got this one.

    It's been long enough.... did you find the other you lost???? 

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    6/25/2024 6:34 PM  #35

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    No.  But I did get my replacements in the mail today!  One to install, and one for a backup in case I screw it up.

    If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
     

    6/25/2024 6:52 PM  #36

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    MS wrote:

    I put my A/FR gauge in the glove box, facing the driver when the glove box door is open.
    I figured it was so busy with constant changes that it would be a distraction if in the dash

     
    Mine is installed in the pillar pod along with the voltmeter . I have a o2 sensor on each bank of the tri-y headers with a dpdt micro switch to monitor left and right sides.
    I hardly notice in unless I look directly at it

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    6/26/2024 10:57 AM  #37

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    Here is what I got.  The package I got only had one decal in it..no biggie I guess, the vinyl it's printed on is more satin than the other overlays.  I'm done messing with it, so it's good.

    Here it is installed.



    The gauge with 13.8 test volts applied.



    The panel with LEDs:


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    The panel with two 1895 bulbs on the right, and two led bulbs on the left for comparison.



    Ignore the clock conversion on the table for my Gal.

    If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
     

    6/27/2024 6:52 AM  #38

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    Greg B - looks good, nice job.
    Where did you get the LEDs that you are using?

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    6/27/2024 8:22 AM  #39

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    Those are Antline ba9 led I found on Amazon.   Those are super white, but they come in different colors.   8.99 for ten bulbs.

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    6/27/2024 8:44 AM  #40

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    Greg, I was wondering if they are dimmable?

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