am meter wiring ???
06-15-2011, 09:30 PM
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ive done some research and some folks say not to even bother running an am meter because they are too old so i just want to know what you guys think of this should i connect my am meter or not !!!???
06-15-2011, 10:51 PM
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ok ok i just researched my own question haha n found out that you should always bypass your am meter because it is known for failure n causes of overheat n charging problems so yes im going modify my wiring now and know it will be great ! 
heres the link ....http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...p-gauges.shtml
heres the link ....http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...p-gauges.shtml
06-16-2011, 07:31 AM
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I "died" kicking and screaming form the "I am an ammeter man" era. I REALLY liked ammeters, but .....
I've finally accepted the problems old Mopars have because of them.
Mostly, too small wiring, inadequate connectors in the bulkhead connector, poor design (in some years) of the ammeter itself, and nowadays, larger alternators and heavier loads -- stereos, electric fans, pumps, etc.
What really "would have been" needed is for SW, Autometer, etc, to have come out with a good "remote shunt" ammeter, but even these have their problems.
In the case of Ford, especially, the factory ammeters are typically "numb", that is, don't react very much, because of poor overall design.
So....... I just finally threw in the towel. Voltmeter it is.
I've finally accepted the problems old Mopars have because of them.
Mostly, too small wiring, inadequate connectors in the bulkhead connector, poor design (in some years) of the ammeter itself, and nowadays, larger alternators and heavier loads -- stereos, electric fans, pumps, etc.
What really "would have been" needed is for SW, Autometer, etc, to have come out with a good "remote shunt" ammeter, but even these have their problems.
In the case of Ford, especially, the factory ammeters are typically "numb", that is, don't react very much, because of poor overall design.
So....... I just finally threw in the towel. Voltmeter it is.
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