Re: Ampmeter Bypass

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Regardning ammeter bypasses, or shunts, some ammeters are designed to be 
used with shunts. The movements are more sensitive as much less current is 
actually running through the ammeter.
The '66 up Mustang ammeters are shunt style. Some late '65 Mustangs might 
also be shunt type. The ones before that just have a beefy wire clipped to 
the back of the cluster.

Dave Casey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jim" <jimfmd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 4:47 AM
Subject: Re: Ampmeter Bypass


> I have done that mod on many cars over the years, in fact most 70s Holdens 
> have done this from new form the factory.
>
>
> Also another good mod that i have done, is use a relay on the headlights.
> This gives you brighter headlights, and also save's the switch and places 
> less load on the wiring.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 1:32 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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