Here is a problem that is driving me crazy. I have just burned out my second
amp gauge in two weeks. The pointer is pegged at the 50+ mark. The car
continues to run & start so the gauge is still functioning to complete the
electrical system or else the car would not run. Here is what happens. When
I start the car the gauge needle immediately goes to 50+ and then it will come
back down slowly to 0 as the system recharges the battery. It has always done
this since I have owned it. Recently redid the vehicle with a engine rebuild
etc etc. Replaced everything & car has been running good. Sat over the
winter in the body shop & now completed. Brought the car home & started to
have the amp gauge problem. Replaced the amp gauge last week, car ran okay &
last night amp gauge worked for a few minutes than pegged at 50+. Car
continues to run & start. I have a single wire alternator & MSD ignition.
Anybody got any ideas or suggestions. Is there a way I can check the voltage
going to the amp gauge & what should it read. Also need another amp gauge,
anybody got one for sale? Guess I'll need to contact the Bricklinboyz for
another gauge after I figure out the problem so I don't have to replace any
more gauges. Not the easiest thing to do. Thanks for your help.
Joel
VIN: 820 & 1976
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