Re: Ampmeter Bypass

[fury64440@xxxxxxx]

I just did the same thing on mine. I went from alternator to the starter relay then put a fusible link in also. The other wire that used to go to the ampmeter is now spliced together totally bypassing the dash gauge altogether. Works great. I now have a new fuse block and tied the hot wires to the updated fuse block. Wiring diagram helped me alot. Now most of my current goes where its supposed to. No fried wires here. I also went to an alternator with the sensor  for better voltage control. Fusible link from starter relay for the hot lead going into dash also. Upgraded many wires and rebuilt bulkhead connection looks clean too.
Kelly
64 Sport Fury  
 
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From: dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, 10 May 2007 11:32 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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