RE: Ampmeter Bypass

["Earl H. " <earlh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dennis,

Three suggestion, first, don't forget to put an inline fuse in, second, 
completely by pass the fire wall connector, and just connect the 
wires together instead of using the amp terminal.

Earl


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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