Dang it goldduster, you're killing all the reasons the ammeter lovers say it's an important gauge... IMHO, an ammeter is one of the most worthless gauges you can install in a car.
A voltmeter will tell you right away if the alternator/charging system is working properly. This without the hassles of any ammeter wiring.
I build wire around products and other electrical products. If you have any questions, just like here, ask away!
FWIW: My '62 car's ammeter is in good shape, connections and all, and will stay in as the car is so original.
As I have the car's instrument panel out, the wiring diagram shows a 12 gauge red with tracer going to an accessory circuit breaker. This wire was not on the ammeter. Anyone know what the deal is on this??? Thanks
FWIW... the later plastic ammeters were a lot worse to fail than the earlier ones. And harness/connection failures take place separately from the ammeters, so that is confusing issues. Ammeter aren't worthless if you know how to read them; voltmeters don't tell you everything either.FWIW? Sorry, it's worth about zero. Mine was the same. Connections looked brand new. The harness still failed. Time is ticking when it's such a simple upgrade
As I have the car's instrument panel out, the wiring diagram shows a 12 gauge red with tracer going to an accessory circuit breaker. This wire was not on the ammeter. Anyone know what the deal is on this??? Thanks
FWIW... the later plastic ammeters were a lot worse to fail than the earlier ones. And harness/connection failures take place separately from the ammeters, so that is confusing issues. Ammeter aren't worthless if you know how to read them; voltmeters don't tell you everything either.
Regardless, Coalman is getting good help and advice.