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60 Voltmeter Gauge (Late Model Engine Swap)
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D-1022
$89.99
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If you're looking to drop-in late-model or LS series engine in your early Corvette - then you'd really like to have a voltmeter gauge instead of the factory ammeter gauge. This will allow you to keep your Solid Axle Corvette's center gauge cluster intact and completely original looking.

Our new 1960 Corvette voltmeter gauge includes correct color characters (white graphics on face) & dial, original background color and aluminum pointer just as our reproduction gauges. Face is attached with rivets as original. New gauges are more cost effective than having your originals repaired, refaced and/or modified for your engine swap. Manufactured by an OEM supplier and GM licensed.

Ammeter vs. Voltmeter

Corvettes built prior to 1976 came from the factory with an ammeter gauge. Ammeter gauges were designed to measure the flow of electricity and therefore determines if the generator or alternator can maintain an adequate charge for components in use. Positive charge means your system is running well; negative reading means your generator or alternator is unable to keep up and you will probably have battery issues. Voltmeters were introduced in 1977 after the implementation of internally regulated alternators. Rather than measuring flow; a Voltmeter measures force or volts. Alternators in good working condition put out 13.8 ? 14.5 volts.

Can you install a Voltmeter in the place of an Ammeter? To measure flow, Ammeter gauges connect with both positive wires. Voltmeter gauges measure volts with a positive to ground connection. A Voltmeter can be installed in a Corvette with a factory Ammeter gauge, BUT a new ground wire MUST be installed. Otherwise, your new Voltmeter will immediately short out. Incorrectly installed Voltmeters are not eligible for return.

Voltmeters can be bench tested by connecting directly to the positive and negative terminals of a battery. New gauges have a red dot on the positive terminal of the gauge. Ammeter gauges cannot be bench tested without having some type of test stand. Do not test the Ammeter gauge by connecting a ground wire, as incorrectly wiring the gauge will cause damage. At best, resistance can be measured through the gauge with a multi-meter and will ensure electricity is able to flow through the gauge.

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Generation C1
Model Year 1960
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