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Old 09-29-2018, 10:49 AM   #2
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Re: Ammeter

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the ammeter gauge doesn't move from the D position (it's pegged below the D).
the ammeter should be centered at 0 with key off or battery disconnected

the original ammeter is 30 amps, most of us are running 60 to 100 amp alternators
while the ammeter may work for a while, why risk possible overload or fire in your project?
it can be rewired, but it also requires all power to the panel rerouted thru the ammeter

an ammeter has limited use in a vehicle and has been replaced by the volt meter
i converted my ammeter to a volt meter and did a write up in my thread starting on post 36 and a separate thread

this is a mopar diagram but similar to any ammeter wiring

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