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1970 Mach 1 Gauge Issue - Voltage Regulator

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    1970 Mach 1 Gauge Issue - Voltage Regulator

    I recently had my instrument panel and gauges refurbished and a couple of things that were done are to replace the voltage regulator and printed circuit board.
    Now when I plugged in the instrument panel, the gauges begin to come to life, but before the needle on the fuel gauge gets to 1/4 full the needle goes back to zero. This occurs with all the gauges.
    I have been told the problem is the new solid state voltage regulator. Apparently the new SS VR's require a full 12 volts and the power to the panel is limited to something less than 12V.
    Does anyone know of a fix for this issue?
    Thanks, Stan

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    Instrument Voltage Regulator

    My problem was resolved by using an old (non-solid state) functioning IVR.
    The alternate fix was to tie into a full 12V supply, by-passing the resistor wire that normally feeds the IVR.
    I hope this helps someone.

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