Originally Posted by klhansen
Alternator and loads on one side, and battery ONLY on the other. If loads are on the same side as the battery, the amp gauge will not show a discharge if the alternator fails.

... and if the ammeter reads a charge with the headlights on and the engine off swap sides with the wires.


'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.