I have an Idiot light in my Spit and when it comes on, I know I have
only a few minutes to make it to the nearest "Shucks" or "Kragen" or
"Checker" Auto Supply store and replace the Lifetime warranty Lucas
Alternator before the whole system goes dead!!!
Joe Curry
ArthurK101@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 98-06-11 12:39:58 EDT, you write:
>
> > I agree with Pat as well. I have also read that a voltmeter detects
> > >problems within the electrical system faster than an ammeter. Plus it is
> > >real easy to find an early to mid eighties jag at a junk yard with the
> > smiths
> > >guage on there. Volmeter that is.
> > ********************************
> > As usual with opinions, they vary! I have to disagree, having had both in
> > my car. This is not a Flame or endorsement, just a difference of opinion.
> > I find it much more informative to see the charge discharge cycle,
> > especially at a glance, than to try to figure if the gauge is reading 13,14
> > 15 -ect. Especially with the rather vague indications on the gauge itself.
> > Now if it was digital-
> >
> >
> I agree with Barry -
>
> I have an ammeter in the TR4 and a voltmeter in the 300ZX. As far as I can
> see, the voltmeter really tells me nothing unless I were to have a
> catastrophic failure. The ammeter lets me see what is going on when I fire up
> the various electrical circuits. And it also lets me know how the charging
> system is responding.
>
> Waiting for the dissenting opinions. I can always learn something new. :-)
>
> Art Kelly
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