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Originally Posted by Chakaron
Hi Blas,
I want to install a "one-wire" alternator and get rid of the manual voltage reg. and charging diode. My question is...is it possible to salvage the operation of the amp guage or is it best to change it out for a voltmeter?
I realize a voltmeter is wired in parallel and the ammeter is in series and will no longer work after I remove the manual regulator.
Thanks, Chakaron
SPF 1850
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Hi Chakaron, just FYI the ammeter just measures current flow on the main 12V source from the alternator, it makes
no difference which alternator (or generator) you use. I put a 1-wire alternator in mine, ammeter worked fine (as much as they work, I don't like 'em). I changed out my ammeter for a voltmeter, but that had nothing to do with upgrading to a higher output 1-wire alternator. If you do remove the ammeter (with the battery disconnected!) you
must bridge the heavy red wires from the ammeter connect posts together and super insulate that connection to preserve the 12V source into the fuse panel
Now if you meant the red light (charging light) on the dash left side, that's a different story. That function is lost when changing to a 1-wire alternator (there's a way to redo it, but I preferred to use my warning light for low
oil pressure rather than as a charging light). Just IMHO I'm sure Blas will respond as well, but as I had put in the 1-wire alt I figured I could tell you it worked for me
