[Roadsters] A Few Good Parts

[Pat Horne]

Scott,

There are a couple ways to go that, though not stock, will look original 
to the untrained person. This only works for the 67.5 ammeter because it 
is paired with another gauge in one case.

If you want to stick with an ammeter, find the ammeter that fits a 240Z 
or 260z. They need a plastic spacer installed behind them so they fit 
the Roadster gauge housing, but it works fine. The difference between 
these ammeters and the Roadster ammeter is that the Z ammeters are 
higher amperage, just right if you have upgraded the alternator. They 
also use studs for connections instead of the problematic 1/4" spades 
that the Roadster uses.

The final option is to find the volt meter out of a 280Z. It also will 
fit inside the 67.5 gauge case. In addition to the volt meter, there is 
a light that is the idiot light that most cars have gone to instead of a 
gauge. With the volt meter to tell what the system voltage is, and a 
light to tell you whether the alternator is working or not, you should 
be fine.

I purchased Z ammeters and voltmeters on eBay for less than $20 each, 
quite a bit cheaper than a Roadster gauge!

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Scott Elequin:
> Folks,
>
> After 15 years of being in storage, I'm about to get my 67.5 back on the
> road.  A few things I may need:
>
> A clean copy of a wiring diagram.  I found one on 311.org, but it looks
> like it may have a couple of issues.  If you have an original copy, or
> one from a different source, I'd love to see it.
> A good used Amp Meter, or information on who I can get to rebuild mine
>
> Thanks in advance!  I can't wait to get back on the road!   Scott
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