On Mon, 9 Mar 1998 averill@ldl.net wrote: > Eric: > Thanks for the reply. > > I think my problem may be with both the ground and the heat sink. I had to > make some modifications due to a stripped screw that holds it to the copper > on the ribbon connection strip. I had the ground connected with a micro > clip to the center terminal since the "push" in connector wasn't making a > good connection. The hold down screw is rather loose, and that is probably > the problem with the heat sink. I will make some modifications the next > time I tear it apart. > > > The component I am sending out is rated at .5 amp. This should be over kill for this application. The pinout is somthing that you need to check. Install it as shown, and keep an eye on the gauge the first time you turn it on. If you don't have movement of the fuel gauge rightaway. Check your installation. Also be aware that the case on this component is not insulated. I would insulate it to insure there isn't a problem, at the heat sink. Eric |
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