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#85126 07/28/2004 10:25 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 84 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 84 | When converting from 6 to 12 volt, will existing amp meter gauge work or does it need modifying? | | |
#85127 07/28/2004 2:41 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 44 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 44 | I'd like to know that one too, I was told that I wouldnt have to change anything to do with the amp meter. But when the alternator is running the meter will be 'pinned down' at the full position, but it shouldnt cause a problem.
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#85128 07/28/2004 4:22 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 | I converted to 12 volt with an alternator and my original ampmeter works perfect. john. | | |
#85129 07/28/2004 7:40 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 264 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 264 | Your stock ammeter should be just fine. There may be less needle deflection at times though because current requirements are less with a 12 volt system. For example, your 12V headlights will pull about half the current as a 6V bulb of the same wattage. | | |
#85130 07/28/2004 10:28 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,752 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,752 | Immediately after startup, the ammeter will probably go full scale for a short time. Once the starting load is replenished in the batterey, the needle should stay near center until the next time the engine is started.
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#85131 07/28/2004 10:47 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 84 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 84 | Thanks for the input guys! Hope to have truck ready soon, will post pics. Now if I can only get some replies on my e-brake question!!! | | |
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