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I try to keep my 48 Fleetmaster as stock as possible but sometimes I can't do otherwise as making minor modifications.
Does anyone know the value in Oms of the resistor needed for the fuel gage when converting electrics from 6 to 12 volts?
I should normally order a set of resistors from one of the known USA-based vendors but I only need the one for the fuel gauge and shipping takes a long time to come and at a considerable cost.
I really appreciate any help you can provide.

I dont think you need a resistor for the fuel guage as they are not voltage controlled but resistance controlled, adding resistance prior to the guage on the dash wont make any difference to operation.
Tony

Thank you Tony

I used a 30 ohm 2 watt resistor. Some folks have good luck with using no resistor and some end up with a burned out gauge.

Thank you.
After a search, I found out that Rusty 37 master also mentioned it.
For now, I will use a switch in the gage wiring so I will be turning it momentarily on when I need to know the fuel level.
Jianis