EA82 instrument cluster gauges

Voltmeter in my 87GL has been 'off' for some time now & I know for a fact that the Nissan Maxima alternator is putting out between 13.9 & 14.5 V, depending on state of battery charge when engine starts.

Decided to use the space occupied by a clock that wouldn't keep time for something useful. Found a digital surface mount voltmeter made by Stinger products & a cheap USB port online. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stinger-Pro-SVMB-12v-Voltmeter-3-Digit-Blue-LED-Voltage-Meter-Display-Gauge/142134595191?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Made a plate of 11 ga aluminum, painted with self-etching OD green primer & mounted to dash pad with 6-32 brass nut inserts & SS screws, coarse thread wood nut insert found at  Ace hardware stores. 

May as well had an idiot light as this useless inaccurate voltmeter.

Closeup of USB charging ports & voltmeter. Hard to capture voltmeter fluorescent display without flickering.

Didn't quite get the plate in square but for now its OK. Have another dash pad in better condition that I'll use when I EJ it & add A/C. 

Used the old pigtail from digital clock to connect these into system. Ideal as there's all the circuits I need in clock branch of wiring - ignition on, battery hot & ground.

Edited August 19, 20187 yr by czny