I removed my ammeter and replaced it with a Veglia volt meter. Looks good.
I bought the meter new from this person:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALFA-R...&hash=item336e330885
The gauge listed IS NOT what you want. Email him and ask if he still has any of the Veglia 12 volt meters like he advertised on Ebay, for the Pantera. It takes about 3-4 weeks to receive the meter. (I think about $45-55)
Here is the Ammeter artice by SOBill Taylor, found at Pantera Place: http://www.panteraplace.com/page178.htm
Here is a write up from SOBill explaing how to convert the ammeter to the volt meter:
"Disconnect the two cables from the back of the ammeter. Bolt the two cables together and cover with insulation.
Install the voltmeter where the ammeter was. Connect the meter positive lead to Fuse #12 and the negative lead to chassis ground."
(SOBill Taylor
sobill@aol.com)
Regarding the ballest resistor, i don't know. Try emailing SOBill@aol.com, he is a great help, electrical Pantera guru.
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