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09-16-2005, 06:03 AM
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Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC
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Amp Gauge Help
I need help,The amp gauge on my 70 didnt work when I got it. I replaced it, still no luck.I have since installed a different tach dash with yet a different gauge and still no luck. The alternator died so I replaced it and the regulator,I understand the gauge feeds off the regulator,nothing yet. Wiring looks good.
 Any ideas. Thanks
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09-16-2005, 07:39 AM
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Actually the ammeter gets its signal from the main power feed wire that runs from the terminal on the right fender to the firewall. It senses the current flow in the wire based upon the resistance so it works on really low power. The two wires going to the ammeter are connected to the main feed wire on both sides of the radiator.The fused connectors look like small black rubber footballs and they can be pulled apart for access to the fuses. If you have not checked the fuses yet, then that is the best place to start.
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09-16-2005, 07:40 AM
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check the along the inner fender wiring for a couple of small inline fuses, probably blown. Randy
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09-16-2005, 07:51 AM
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the fuses should be in-line w/ 18 gauage wire one black the other black w/ white stripe, I believe the fuses are 3amps.
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09-16-2005, 10:04 AM
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What if you don't have these fuses?My 69 don't have them but my 70 does HMMM can I add a wire and inline fuse or ?
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09-16-2005, 09:14 PM
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Wow, You Guys Are Great.i Never Would Have Guessed That Those Were Fuse Holders.found One Blown,replaced And Low And Behold My Amp Gauge Worked.thanks One And All.
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