GAUGE FUEL LEVEL 6 VOLTS
WOA8184
Fuel Gauge 6 Volt
With black dial and white needle
Reproduction fuel gauge for 6 volt electrical systems. This gauge mounts in a standard 2" (51 mm) dashboard opening and works with the original fuel sender in the tank. Supplied complete with mounting hardware.
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Voltage 6 Volt |
Mounting 2" (51 mm) hole size |
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Specification Black bezel, without illumination |
Supply Complete with mounting hardware |
Features
- 6 volt system – original WWII/early post-war specification
- 2" (51 mm) standard dashboard opening
- Black dial with white needle
- No illumination – as original
- Complete with mounting hardware
★ Correct reproduction for restoration of 6 volt vehicles. Works with original fuel sender (resistance range approx. 7-9 ohms full, 130-140 ohms empty).
Application
For vehicles with original 6 volt electrical system as listed in the product categories. Suitable for use with the original variable-resistance fuel sender in the tank.
Installation notes
Requires 2" (51 mm) opening in dashboard. Connection via two terminals on rear: positive to 'S' (sender) and earth/ground. Works exclusively on 6 volt – not suitable for converted 12 volt systems without adapted gauge.
Compatibility
ONLY suitable for 6 volt systems. When converting to 12 volt, a 12 volt fuel gauge is necessary. Original gauges had no illumination; bezel is black (may be overpainted in OD green if desired).
Historical context
Original WWII military vehicles and early post-war jeeps used exclusively 6 volt electrical systems. The fuel gauge without illumination was standard until the early 1950s.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 (early) | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
