Bill ward
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Tryed the bypass alt.output direct to batt. To reduce load on amp meter. Question, while running amp meter showed discharge did I do something wrong.?
I’ve always just connected the two wires from the back of the amp gauge together with solderless connectors & heat shrink tubing. Then install a volt gauge. I prefer a digital over analog. You can install it were the amp gauge is. You can wire it to keyed on at the fuse block. But I’m a hot rodder...the purist will cringeTryed the bypass alt.output direct to batt. To reduce load on amp meter. Question, while running amp meter showed discharge did I do something wrong.?
When bypassing the ammeter, it will not read correctly since the bypass has taken 50% of the load away from it.Tryed the bypass alt.output direct to batt. To reduce load on amp meter. Question, while running amp meter showed discharge did I do something wrong.?
I did the bypass and discovered the very same thing....ammeter showing some discharge. I already had a voltmeter showing good charging voltage, so it didn't concern me and I immediately realized the cause was the bypass mod. Once you get used to the needle's location, it's the "new normal".Tryed the bypass alt.output direct to batt. To reduce load on amp meter. Question, while running amp meter showed discharge did I do something wrong.?
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To be precise, disconnect the ammeter but RECONNECT that circuit. I did not do this, as I'm okay with the ammeter. I believe the reduced current through it--due to the Bypass Mod--will let it live another 50 years.Best to just completely disconnect the thing and rid yourself of it. Those ammeters are a dangerous artifact and embarrassment to otherwise superbly engineered cars.
To be precise, disconnect the ammeter but RECONNECT that circuit. I did not do this, as I'm okay with the ammeter. I believe the reduced current through it--due to the Bypass Mod--will let it live another 50 years.
We were talking about this mod a while back and these came up. The group generally approves and say they work. I still haven’t bought mine yet but i will sooner or later.Tryed the bypass alt.output direct to batt. To reduce load on amp meter. Question, while running amp meter showed discharge did I do something wrong.?
Thank you for your response I don't have a air conditioner except when I put the top down. But I think you just the same.
We were talking about this mod a while back and these came up. The group generally approves and say they work. I still haven’t bought mine yet but i will sooner or later.
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Cheap and easy way to watch the charging system.