Listers,
Someone on this list suggested using a shunt to increase the range of ammeters
to allow the use of higher amperage alternators without having to lose the
ammeter function. Unfortunately, I missed the original post (you won't believe
how busy I've been of late - especially for an old retired coot), so I don't
have the individual's name.
A couple of people have contacted me off list to ask about it, so I thought I
would put together one of my long winded dissertations on the subject, and
ammeters in general, using some material I had already put together, and post
it on the web.
Using a shunt is an excellent idea, but as usual, there are a couple of
"gotchas" to be aware of. The write-up can be found at:
http://members.aol.com/danmas2/ammeters.htm
Thanks,
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://members.aol.com/danmas/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition - slated for a V8 soon
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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