I'm puzzled too. One thought I have-maybe your alternator is exceeding
the capacity of the amp gauge. I'm not sure if this would damage it or
not. You might try temporarily wiring in a higher range ammeter just to
see how much current is running through the system.
To answer your voltage questions. You can read voltage from either
terminal on the amp gauge. Volts with the engine not running should be
around 12. Volts with the engine running should be 13.5 - 14.5.
I'd go over all the wiring - not sure what I'd be looking for but I'd do
it anyway.
Stephen I. Early
Card Services Technology
Bank of America Corporation
800.441.7048 x74788
stephen.early@fiacardservices.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-bricklin@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-bricklin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of JOEL SCHNEEWEIS
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 11:55 AM
To: bricklin mail gp
Subject: Amp gauge
Here is a problem that is driving me crazy. I have just burned out my
second
amp gauge in two weeks. The pointer is pegged at the 50+ mark. The car
continues to run & start so the gauge is still functioning to complete
the
electrical system or else the car would not run. Here is what happens.
When
I start the car the gauge needle immediately goes to 50+ and then it
will come
back down slowly to 0 as the system recharges the battery. It has
always done
this since I have owned it. Recently redid the vehicle with a engine
rebuild
etc etc. Replaced everything & car has been running good. Sat over the
winter in the body shop & now completed. Brought the car home & started
to
have the amp gauge problem. Replaced the amp gauge last week, car ran
okay &
last night amp gauge worked for a few minutes than pegged at 50+. Car
continues to run & start. I have a single wire alternator & MSD
ignition.
Anybody got any ideas or suggestions. Is there a way I can check the
voltage
going to the amp gauge & what should it read. Also need another amp
gauge,
anybody got one for sale? Guess I'll need to contact the Bricklinboyz
for
another gauge after I figure out the problem so I don't have to replace
any
more gauges. Not the easiest thing to do. Thanks for your help.
Joel
VIN: 820 & 1976
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