Power pack

[SaskRunner]

I am fixing the guage lights in a 67 Charger. I have replaced the capacitor in the power pack.

The pack now produces 330 v. I am wondering if this is too high a voltage to use.

Anyone have any experience with this?

 

[PurpleBeeper]

OK, I'm not afraid to raise my hand and ask a stupid question....what's a "power pack"?

 

[UncleJesse66Charger]

Yes, I just rebuilt 2 power packs and tested them, both are at 330 VAC. That is perfectly normal.

 

[UncleJesse66Charger]

OK, I'm not afraid to raise my hand and ask a stupid question....what's a "power pack"?

This is a "power pack" front and backside picture of it. They provide power for the 1966-1967 Dodge Charger electroluminescent instrument cluster.

 

[ODZKing]

OK, I'm not afraid to raise my hand and ask a stupid question....what's a "power pack"?

Not uncommon since they were only on 66-7 Chargers and Chrysler imperials with Electro-Luminecent dash lighting.
It is th epower pack that ups the power from 12 V to 200 V (or so).
In answer to the other question, yeah that seems a little high but Bryan (A383wing) will be able to tell you for sure.
You can also see the schematic on my page http://www.retrorarities.com/images/ChargerServiceManualSuppliment.pdf

 

[SaskRunner]

I am fixing the guage lights in a 67 Charger. I have replaced the capacitor in the power pack.

The pack now produces 330 v. I am wondering if this is too high a voltage to use.

Anyone have any experience with this?

I narrowed the problem to the gauges or the radio.

I tested a OEM pack and it was 315 v

So now the guage cluster has to come out, great.

 

[ODZKing]

Yeah, getting that out is a PIA, no?

 

[SaskRunner]

Yeah, getting that out is a PIA, no?

Not for me. Thats the owners problem.

 

[67 Mopar]

It does help if you loosen the steering column bracket and lower the column a tad bit first. It's a piece of cake after that... relatively speaking. Been there on more than one occasion.

 

[bmelvin1998]

It does help if you loosen the steering column bracket and lower the column a tad bit first. It's a piece of cake after that... relatively speaking. Been there on more than one occasion.

I am fixing the guage lights in a 67 Charger. I have replaced the capacitor in the power pack.

The pack now produces 330 v. I am wondering if this is too high a voltage to use.

Anyone have any experience with this?

My power pack is right at 350v, my EL system works perfectly. When I Talked to JC's Auto Restoration I was told the shop manual is incorrect and you need well over 300v.

 

[Narek]

I am fixing the guage lights in a 67 Charger. I have replaced the capacitor in the power pack.

The pack now produces 330 v. I am wondering if this is too high a voltage to use.

Anyone have any experience with this?

Could you please direct me to where to buy that capacitor?

 

[440 4 speed]

The capacitor is cheap, should be available at most electronic suppliers.
I think my friend bought some for about 1.00 a piece.
Also SOME MASSEY FERGUSON Tractors from mid? 1960s had electra luminescent (sp) gauges with a power pack. My nephew did one for us.

 

[Narek]

The capacitor is cheap, should be available at most electronic suppliers.
I think my friend bought some for about 1.00 a piece.
Also SOME MASSEY FERGUSON Tractors from mid? 1960s had electra luminescent (sp) gauges with a power pack. My nephew did one for us.

Any part# or specs to mention to get the correct one?

 

[440 4 speed]

Will check with my nephew and get the information. Might take a couple of days.

 

[Narek]

Will check with my nephew and get the information. Might take a couple of days.

Thanks. will be waiting.

 

[440 4 speed]

I have the information. Please pm your own address so I can be sure to get it to you.

 

[cwirth7]

Ill take the info too if you want to PM me

 

[TN Mopar]

The Capacitor

https://www.digikey.com/product-det...ectronics-cde/940C20S47K-F/338-1173-ND/809466

 

[TN Mopar]

and the transistor if you want that

https://www.newark.com/nte-electronics/nte121/transistor-bipolar-pnp-45v-10a/dp/79T1325

 

[Narek]

Transistor
https://www.newark.com/nte-electronics/nte121/transistor-bipolar-pnp-45v-10a/dp/79T1325

Capacitor
https://www.digikey.com/product-det...ectronics-cde/940C20S47K-F/338-1173-ND/809466