53' M38A1 24v dash gauges on 12v system?
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53' M38A1 24v dash gauges on 12v system?
Im new to the forums so sorry if I sound new haha. I got a 53' m38a1 this year the previous owner converted it over too 12v. I am looking to buy a whole New plate where the gauges/dash lights go, but don't know if there is any way of converting the voltage to work with 12v instead of over hauling the whole jeep electrical system. Thanks.
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Re: 53' M38A1 24v dash gauges on 12v system?
The Ammeter will work on 12Volts, but the other 24V gauges will not.
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