Voltmeter bouncing?

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Voltmeter bouncing?

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I did the Sunpro voltmeter mod on my 85. Then I swapped in a fuel injected Dodge engine. I noticed it bounces all over the place, not sure if it did it before the swap. Won't do it at an idle or not moving, but the bouncing (like from 10 to 18 volt swing) doesn;t necessarily match the bumps in the road.

Anyone else have this? Been thinking of getting another.
85 Grand Wagoneer 5.2/44RE/NP229
98 TJ 5.9/46RE/D300
97 F250 Powerstroke

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Re: Voltmeter bouncing?

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Doing some reading on a classic Broncos site, there may be some interference with the speedo magnet?
85 Grand Wagoneer 5.2/44RE/NP229
98 TJ 5.9/46RE/D300
97 F250 Powerstroke

will e
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Re: Voltmeter bouncing?

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At speed put the truck in neutral. If it stops bouncing (like when you are at idle) then it's not the speedo. If it keeps bouncing you may have found your problem.
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Re: Voltmeter bouncing?

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The Speedo still turns in neutral...
85 Grand Wagoneer 5.2/44RE/NP229
98 TJ 5.9/46RE/D300
97 F250 Powerstroke

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Re: Voltmeter bouncing?

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correct.

If at idle and not moving the volt meter doesn't move then at speed, if the engine is at idle but the speedo is still moving it will tell you if the speedo is causing the issue.
81 Waggy 'WILL E' Retired
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 401/performer/holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS (2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave, Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
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