United Speedometer (ain't cheap, but real nice products)
show a complete replacement set of gauges for AD trucks
on their web page at http://www.speedometershop.com/enc-pag.htm
In place of an ammeter they have a 8-16 voltmeter. Maybe
you could talk them into selling just the voltmeter.
I have a one wire alternator in my 57 GMC connected to
a Sun ammeter which happens to fit exactly into the
hole vacated by the stock idiot light. I made sure the
wiring from alternator to meter to the distribution
point was 10 gauge and in good shape. It has been
working for 8 years with no complaints.
-----Original Message-----
From: NTemple46@aol.com [mailto:NTemple46@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 8:06 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Ammeter / Voltmeter
I bought an alternator (one wire internal regulated) as I converted to HEI
(from Langdon's) and will be switching to 12 volt setup., While talking to
the man at the auto electric shop he said to stay away from the ammeter. He
warned me that he has rewired many a car and truck that had the ammeter go
out, and then melted the wiring all over the place ruining the alternator
and
other items in its path. I want to keep my gauge cluster appearing stock so
he recommended either leaving the ammeter disconnected, or switching to a
voltmeter instead. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I just hook up
the ammeter? The man seemed to know his stuff and I know little about auto
electric do's and don'ts? Can I put an inline fuse of sorts to keep the
ammeter, but protect from catastrophic failure? Do any of the suppliers sell
a voltmeter that will work in my 46 gauge cluster? Thanks in advance.
Neil
46 2-ton
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