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The Amp gauge should not have a shunt resistor. The rating should be
compatible with the output of the generator. Mostly 20A or 30A. If you
have an uprated generator you should replace the Amp gauge with a 50A,
60A or 80A gauge, depending on output. Make sure the wiring is up to
these amperages. You cannot damage the gauge when you have connected it
up the wrong way. It will just read charge instead of discharge v.v. The
can be rectified by changing over the wires. There are no pos. or neg.
earth versions. An Amp gauge is fitted in the main supply cable, usually
brown, but should exclude the starter motor circuit.
Most were Lucas branded but there are a few SMITHS and JAEGER branded
ones. They are all identical technically as they were all made by the
same manufacturer.
A much safer option is fitting a Voltage gauge which is fitted standard
in cars with an alternator. This is just wired to the accessory terminal
of the ignition switch. It will give you the same information.
Kees Oudesluijs
Op 6-11-2020 om 18:53 schreef cjerryadams--- via Healeys:
> A wiring schematic would be very helpful. Moss has reprints of factory
> service manuals. Also someone has large 11â??x17â?? laminated schematic
> with proper colors of wring offered.
> Jerry BN2
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>> On Nov 6, 2020, at 10:43 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>  Correction: My old ammeter /may/ have a shunt resistor. I don't
>> recall one, but I haven't looked at it in years; I'll see if I can
>> find it in my parts stash. I didn't install it because it appeared
>> full current could pass through it, and IIRC I figured 14ga wire or
>> bigger might be needed, and would have to be routed through the
>> scuttle and under the fascia.
>>
>> On 11/6/2020 7:13 AM, Bob Spidell wrote:
>>> My quick take:
>>>
>>> He should:
>>>
>>> 1) Join this list.
>>>
>>> 2) Join at least one forum:
>>> https://www.britishcarforum.com
>>> https://www.ahexp.com/
>>>
>>> 3) This list's own David Nock is the go-to for tough problems and
>>> otherwise impossible-to-find parts:
>>> http://www.britishcarspecialists.com
>>>
>>> FWIW: I got an ammeter for my BJ8 years ago; it's the only one I've
>>> seen for Healeys--it is a Smiths--but I've been leery of installing
>>> it as it has to go in series with one of the terminals on the
>>> voltage regulator--no shunt--and AFAIK it carries full dis/charging
>>> current (possible major smoke producer). If his has a shunt, it's
>>> likely an aftermarket and he probably needs to contact the
>>> manufacturer (but it's likely for 12V systems and, conceivably, all
>>> he as to do is wire it backwards for pos. gnd.). Getting the fuel
>>> gauge to work properly can be an involved process; MGA Guru has the
>>> most comprehensive info I've seen:
>>> https://www.mgaguru.com//mgtech/fuel/fuel.htm
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/6/2020 6:26 AM, BJ8Healeys wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello, Healeyphiles â??
>>>>
>>>> I received the message below concerning issues with a BN4.  Iâ??m
>>>> forwarding it to the experts. If anyone can help, please contact
>>>> Matt Mirabile directly. Please see the attachments for the
>>>> specific problems and questions.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Steve Byers
>>>>
>>>> HBJ8L/36666
>>>>
>>>> BJ8 Registry
>>>>
>>>> AHCA Delegate at Large
>>>>
>>>> Havelock, NCÂ USA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>>
>>>> *From:* MATTHEW MIRABILE <matt2411@verizon.net>
>>>> *Date:* November 5, 2020 at 11:54:43 AM MST
>>>> *To: c.matthews@talktalk.net*
>>>> *Subject:* *My 100-6 1957*
>>>>
>>>> Pls help. I have the car since March 2019 , I bought it
>>>> from a dealer / estate sale in Benecia Cal. Â I have 3-4
>>>> tech/wiring questions that my Flagstaff Az mechanic could
>>>> not solve. Â I love the car and am disappointed that he
>>>> could not solve the problems. Can you send me a few email
>>>> addresses that I can send my issues to ? . I have an
>>>> electrical background but no one has been able to help me.
>>>> Â Thank you regards Matt Mirabile. 516-941-6167.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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<p>The Amp gauge should not have a shunt resistor. The rating should
be compatible with the output of the generator. Mostly 20A or 30A.
If you have an uprated generator you should replace the Amp gauge
with a 50A, 60A or 80A gauge, depending on output. Make sure the
wiring is up to these amperages. You cannot damage the gauge when
you have connected it up the wrong way. It will just read charge
instead of discharge v.v. The can be rectified by changing over
the wires. There are no pos. or neg. earth versions. An Amp gauge
is fitted in the main supply cable, usually brown, but should
exclude the starter motor circuit.<br>
</p>
<p>Most were Lucas branded but there are a few SMITHS and JAEGER
branded ones. They are all identical technically as they were all
made by the same manufacturer. <br>
</p>
<p>A much safer option is fitting a Voltage gauge which is fitted
standard in cars with an alternator. This is just wired to the
accessory terminal of the ignition switch. It will give you the
same information.<br>
</p>
<p>Kees Oudesluijs</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Op 6-11-2020 om 18:53 schreef
cjerryadams--- via Healeys:<br>
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A wiring schematic would be very helpful. Moss has reprints of
factory service manuals. Also someone has large 11â??x17â?? laminated
schematic with proper colors of wring offered.Â
<div>Jerry BN2<br>
<br>
<div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div>
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href="mailto:bspidell@comcast.net";><bspidell@comcast.net></a> wrote:<br>
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Correction: My old ammeter <i>may</i> have a shunt
resistor. I don't recall one, but I haven't looked at it in
years; I'll see if I can find it in my parts stash. I didn't
install it because it appeared full current could pass
through it, and IIRC I figured 14ga wire or bigger might be
needed, and would have to be routed through the scuttle and
under the fascia.<br>
<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 11/6/2020 7:13 AM, Bob
Spidell wrote:<br>
</div>
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My quick take:<br>
<br>
He should:<br>
<br>
1) Join this list.<br>
<br>
2) Join at least one forum:<br>
  <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.britishcarforum.com";
moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.britishcarforum.com</a><br>
  <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.ahexp.com/";
moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.ahexp.com/</a><br>
<br>
3) This list's own David Nock is the go-to for tough
problems and otherwise impossible-to-find parts:<br>
 <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.britishcarspecialists.com";
moz-do-not-send="true">http://www.britishcarspecialists.com</a><br>
<br>
FWIW: I got an ammeter for my BJ8 years ago; it's the only
one I've seen for Healeys--it is a Smiths--but I've been
leery of installing it as it has to go in series with one
of the terminals on the voltage regulator--no shunt--and
AFAIK it carries full dis/charging current (possible major
smoke producer). If his has a shunt, it's likely an
aftermarket and he probably needs to contact the
manufacturer (but it's likely for 12V systems and,
conceivably, all he as to do is wire it backwards for pos.
gnd.). Getting the fuel gauge to work properly can be an
involved process; MGA Guru has the most comprehensive info
I've seen: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.mgaguru.com//mgtech/fuel/fuel.htm";
moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.mgaguru.com//mgtech/fuel/fuel.htm</a><br>
<br>
Bob<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 11/6/2020 6:26 AM,
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received the message below concerning issues with
a BN4.  Iâ??m forwarding it to the experts. If
anyone can help, please contact Matt Mirabile
directly. Please see the attachments for the
specific problems and questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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Byers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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MATTHEW MIRABILE <a
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moz-do-not-send="true"><matt2411@verizon.net></a><br>
<b>Date:</b> November 5, 2020 at 11:54:43 AM
MST<br>
<b>To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:c.matthews@talktalk.net";
moz-do-not-send="true">c.matthews@talktalk.net</a></b><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>My 100-6 1957</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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help. I have the car since March 2019 , I
bought it from a dealer / estate sale in
Benecia Cal. Â I have 3-4 tech/wiring
questions that my Flagstaff Az mechanic
could not solve. Â I love the car and am
disappointed that he could not solve the
problems. Can you send me a few email
addresses that I can send my issues to ? . I
have an electrical background but no one has
been able to help me. Â Thank you regards
Matt Mirabile. 516-941-6167. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
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