Voltage issue - Gauge Cluster and wiring Questions

[greywurm]

Originally Posted by davepl

Back to your initial problem though, why not install a volt gauge instead? It'll tell you a lot more than either an ammeter or idiot light.

The dummy light was just a temp idea to troubleshoot while I wait to find an ammeter. I want to go back to stock as much as I can to get it working like it should, then I can get cute and add mods one at a time where I see fit. Which is why I haven't upgraded to an internal alternator... I would just be adding more variables to the equation and I don't want to do that in the middle of a problem.

The idea of a voltmeter over an ammeter is a good idea. Just not the right time IMHO.