Needed: AMMETER gauge - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sooner1970_K10 · 03-07-2005, 09:22 AM

Does anyone have a working, decent looking, original AMMETER gauge they would sell/part with?

I have been trying to troubleshoot my power drain problem, still no luck but I took my truck over to my uncles house and he noticed right away that my gauge was not working like it should be?

All my gauge ever does is sit on the middle line untill I start the truck and then it moves about 1/8" to the right and sits there. It never "discharges" or whatever when you turn the lights on with the truck off.

I have no clue about it but he seemed to think I should see more movement in the gauge, more positive when charging and negative when discharging.

Any ideas or pictures?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-07-2005, 09:44 AM

Ammeters don't seem to have a lot of problems. If it moves at all it is probably ok. They are not precision indicators. Have you checked the little fuses on each side of the radiator?

Jim

byrd · 03-07-2005, 10:20 AM

I may still have a NOS ammeter if you are interested pm and I'll look for it. Randy

Ring Master · 03-07-2005, 10:59 AM

I have a few extra gauge cluster sitting round I will see what I have

greenhorn male · 03-07-2005, 11:59 AM

My drain was coming from my alternator when I accidentally crossed the polarity on the battery cable. When the battery was fully charged it would start, but drain the battery shortly after I park the truck. I don't notice any movement in my ammeter at all. After replacing the alternator (internally regulated) it doesn't drain anymore.

03-07-2005, 09:22 AM	#1
Sooner1970_K10 1970 K10, 350, 4spd! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 128	Needed: AMMETER gauge Does anyone have a working, decent looking, original AMMETER gauge they would sell/part with? I have been trying to troubleshoot my power drain problem, still no luck but I took my truck over to my uncles house and he noticed right away that my gauge was not working like it should be? All my gauge ever does is sit on the middle line untill I start the truck and then it moves about 1/8" to the right and sits there. It never "discharges" or whatever when you turn the lights on with the truck off. I have no clue about it but he seemed to think I should see more movement in the gauge, more positive when charging and negative when discharging. Any ideas or pictures?

03-07-2005, 10:59 AM	#4
Ring Master The Anti-Rice Join Date: May 2000 Location: Bartlett,TX Posts: 224	I have a few extra gauge cluster sitting round I will see what I have __________________ I MUD IN RICE PATTIES! (Mud Frog) 1972 K5,454,SM465/NP205 ,18" Over Stock,41" GH Tires, D60/14BFF,on a custom twin framerail tube chassis. (RICE KILLA) 1972 Chevelle 325 LM7 w/TR224 cam/ 2002 T56 6 Speed,4 wheel power disc,12 bolt w/ eaton & 3.55 (DD) 99 Dodge CTD 4x4 Short Bed

03-07-2005, 11:59 AM	#5
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	My drain was coming from my alternator when I accidentally crossed the polarity on the battery cable. When the battery was fully charged it would start, but drain the battery shortly after I park the truck. I don't notice any movement in my ammeter at all. After replacing the alternator (internally regulated) it doesn't drain anymore. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

03-07-2005, 09:44 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Ammeters don't seem to have a lot of problems. If it moves at all it is probably ok. They are not precision indicators. Have you checked the little fuses on each side of the radiator? Jim

03-07-2005, 10:20 AM	#3
byrd Union Electrician Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 3,356	I may still have a NOS ammeter if you are interested pm and I'll look for it. Randy



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