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Old 10-17-2014, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CHANMADD View Post
An ammeter is probably best left unattached.They catch fire sometimes , that's why it's bakelite and easy to pull out.It's a defunct gauge.
...mainly because the wiring used wasnt up the job. Ammeters require heavy gauge wire that needs to have a current rating over that of the max expected current output of the alternator, and insertion into the loom that does not involve a series connection to the starter. all jmho ofcourse.
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