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Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter?

Posted By: MO_PA

Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 05:53 AM

I'd like to put a factory looking volt meter in place of the amp meter in my 66 Sport Fury. What is available for the factory look? Thanks
Posted By: AndyF

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 07:44 AM

Redline Gauge Works does that.
Posted By: tman

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 07:50 AM

Redline guage works converts amp to voltmeter. You can call them and see if they can do that with your existing ampmeter. There is another company that does it, but can't remember.
Posted By: fastmark

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 01:31 PM

I sent mine off to Auto Instruments Specialty and they converted my oem gauge.
Posted By: MO_PA

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 04:48 PM

Thanks Mopar guys
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 09:47 PM

The amp gauge has been an issue in many of the old mopes.The wire to the gauge comes in through the bulkhead connector then through the ignition switch and then to the gauge.I would bypass a few feet of wire and go right to the volt gauge from the bulkhead.
Posted By: Andrewh

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 10:20 PM

one cheaper choice.
sun makes small volt meter gauges. some people have gutted those and installed them into the dash instead of spending the money for conversion.
even replacing the face with the amp meter face and a decal for voltage.
Posted By: BcudaChris

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 10:49 PM

If you're into a 5" tach, another option may be one of those Summit combo gauges with volts, temp, oil pressure inside the tach sweep.
Posted By: NachoRT74

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 10:50 PM

the ammeter is not the guilty, the alternator is, then, after that the terminals at bulkhead, after that, the owner ( LOL ) and "techs" ( double LOL )... but... whatever
Posted By: Supercuda

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/19 11:19 PM

Originally Posted By hemi-itis
The amp gauge has been an issue in many of the old mopes.The wire to the gauge comes in through the bulkhead connector then through the ignition switch and then to the gauge.I would bypass a few feet of wire and go right to the volt gauge from the bulkhead.


Nope

Want to test it? Leave your keys in your pocket.

Sit in driver's seat.

Look at ammeter

Turn on headlights.

What happens?
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/11/19 12:50 AM

My 63 and a buds 70 RR when the amp gauge went,,,the route of that wire whatever the color was as I stated.I'm no expert,but I did drive by the Holiday inn express. grin
Posted By: MO_PA

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/11/19 01:31 AM

I'm going to install 4 plastic, 6 wire blocks on the inner fender, the blocks have screw connectors so things will always be tight, the new wires will pass through the old bulkhead connector after I remove the wires and drill the pieces so I can pass the wires through it. I'm also tossing the fuse block and putting a new six place fuse holder that takes the newer flat fuses, the wires here will be secured with screws. I'll use lots of new wiring and get rid of trouble areas that Mopars are known for. I've owned Mopar cars since I bought a new Sport Fury in 1966, I have a 62 Fury, a 64 Belvedere 426S 4speed, this 66 Sport Fury convertible factory 440 4speed and a 68 Coronet R/T 440 4speed...Go Mopar!

Thanks for your input
Posted By: NachoRT74

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/11/19 01:36 AM

3rd gen charger based, but same basics on all. Ignition switch is spliced into the circuit between amm and alt.

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Posted By: MO_PA

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/11/19 03:09 AM

I think I found the perfect volt meter, The 1994 Jeep volt meter I happen to have looks the same shape and I think it will go in the dash without much modification. Tomorrow will tell.
Posted By: moparx

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/11/19 05:22 PM

Originally Posted By MO_PA
I think I found the perfect volt meter, The 1994 Jeep volt meter I happen to have looks the same shape and I think it will go in the dash without much modification. Tomorrow will tell.


please post pics of the jeep item.
beer
Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/11/19 07:54 PM

Originally Posted By moparx
Originally Posted By MO_PA
I think I found the perfect volt meter, The 1994 Jeep volt meter I happen to have looks the same shape and I think it will go in the dash without much modification. Tomorrow will tell.


please post pics of the jeep item.
beer




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Posted By: crackedback

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/12/19 06:15 AM

Except when the ammeter shorts to the instrument cluster and the other nonsense that happens with a 40yo car.

Stupid charge path for the alternator and has been since the cars where rolled off the assembly line.
Posted By: moparx

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/12/19 06:08 PM

Originally Posted By DAYCLONA
Originally Posted By moparx
Originally Posted By MO_PA
I think I found the perfect volt meter, The 1994 Jeep volt meter I happen to have looks the same shape and I think it will go in the dash without much modification. Tomorrow will tell.


please post pics of the jeep item.
beer




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Thank You !
beer
Posted By: NachoRT74

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/12/19 08:14 PM

Originally Posted By crackedback
Except when the ammeter shorts to the instrument cluster and the other nonsense that happens with a 40yo car.

Stupid charge path for the alternator and has been since the cars where rolled off the assembly line.


Sorry, didn't understand what you said, but if is what I think, the "problem" with the ammeters is more than the ammeter itself. Is the lack of power from stock alts.
Posted By: crackedback

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/12/19 10:58 PM

Stupid design from end to end...

To deny that the ammeters have NEVER caused a problem in any vehicle is folly. Carry on.

No, I'm not going to debate about where the issue lies.
Posted By: Supercuda

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/12/19 11:58 PM

To debate that anything never caused an issue in any vehicle is the true folly.

Everything needs occasional servicing. The factory didn't care about 50+ year life spans so you are on your own to keep up with this kind of stuff.

Pretty obvious your level of comfort with electricity is very low.
Posted By: NachoRT74

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/13/19 12:01 AM

not on mine... while the alternator on car is the correct output, something that factory never did, the ammeter won't get ( or barelly get ) any load reading wink. that was the real problem for them... but... I have discussed and proved this many times allong with @mattax, @71deputy and some other

just those what doesn't understand how the system work, will deny everything wink
Posted By: moparx

Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/13/19 06:47 PM

dayclona, would that last pic you show for $44 from advance possibly be small enough to be fitted into my 69 charger ralley dash and look close enough in font to the rest of the dash gauges ?
beer
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