Re: Ampmeter Bypass

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Both changes should be fine. I found it hard to fit all the wires on one 
post, so I just made a heavy jumper wire and shunted the ammeter. Does the 
same thing.

Dave Casey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 10:32 PM
Subject: Ampmeter Bypass


> I have finally found time to start working on my 63 SF again.
>
> I have been searching though the archives about alternators and found a
> very interesting item.  The ampmeter and associated wiring in our cars
> can be a problem due to all of the current going through the wiring
> harness, through the ampmeter and back to the battery.
>
> I found what appears to be a good partial fix:
>
> Put both wires on one post of the ampmeter to reduce the possibility of
> dash and wiring damage due to a failed ampmeter. (mine doesn't work
> anyway so no loss)
>
> Run a #8 wire directly from the alternator Bat. connection to the
> positive post of the battery.  This will reduce the current going
> through the wiring harness and bulkhead connector.
>
> Anyone see any problems with doing this?  Sure would like some comments
> before make the changes.
>
> Thanks
> Dennis C.
>
>
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