Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/1907:50 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/1909:47 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/1910:20 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/1910:50 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
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/10/1911:19 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/11/1912:50 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/11/1901:31 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!
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/11/1903:09 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/11/1905:22 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/11/1907:54 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/12/1906:08 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/12/1908:14 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.
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? - 01/13/1912:01 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 . 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
Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE" - 01/13/1906:47 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 ?