In a message dated 97-03-11 18:30:33 EST, DANMAS@aol.com writes:
> a) An ammeter is in series with the main power cable running from the
> alternater to the battery, and has the entire current draw of the vehicle
> passing through it. This means you have to run a LARGE cable into and back
> out of the cockpit, and use large terminals on the back of the meter. Any
> short on this cable will handle the entire capacity of the battery. Power
is
> applied to the ammeter, and it is operable, at all times, ignition key on
or
> off.
Dan, sorry but I must differ with you. My TR4 ammeter does not have any
LARGE cable running to it and it does not register when the ignition is
turned off. This is the original configuration. Maybe a check of the wiring
diagrams in Haynes or Bentley will show why. I'll check tonight.
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