ammeter to voltmeter conversion

[sbx22]

I read the DIY under the technical section. the PDF that is attached states to take out both 4 amp inline fuses in the firewall engine compartment in order to not make the ammeter connections not hot anymore. Where are these fuses? Can anyone help me out and attach some pictures?

[bake74]

   Is this the write up you are referring to ?
   http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/Electrical/73C10AmmeterToVoltGaugeSwapR1-0.pdf

[sbx22]

Yes, that's the one. I've read on other forums that i can simply connect the two terminals that the ammeter connects to and insulate it so it's not a fire hazard. I'd rather take out some fuses, it's just that much simpler. Anybody know where these fuses are?

[bake315]

I'm about to do this same swap in my '74.  Rather than removing fuses (and accidentally reinstalling them at a later date), I'm going to follow that attached procedure, and remove the ammeter terminals completely.  They just snap out - no biggie.

[sbx22]

Oh really? I didn't know they snapped out. I haven't opened it up yet. Thanks for the heads up.

[MrFiveOh]

   Is this the write up you are referring to ?
   http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/Electrical/73C10AmmeterToVoltGaugeSwapR1-0.pdf

Im a little confused, so when i take out the ammeter i just need to replace it with a voltmeter and run the wires as pictured? I dont need to disconnect existing wires???

[blazer74]

Out of curiosity why change.

Other than a volt gauge being more direct.

You don't want to add an aftermarket volt gauge?

[MrFiveOh]

Out of curiosity why change.

Other than a volt gauge being more direct.

You don't want to add an aftermarket volt gauge?

I'd rather keep factory look.

[markolson]

FYI, the two fuses are on either side of the harness that runs along the top of the fire wall in the engine compartment.

I like the idea of pulling the clips out of the cluster better than removing the fuses...