Reply to "AMP GAGE FIRES"

garth66"When speed is the only thing that counts"

The problem is really due to the wires on the ammeter working loose.

Here's what the back of the gauge looks like:

Here's how to properly secure your wiring connections to the ammeter:

NOTE: These images are courtesy of Bill Taylor (SOBill)

I seem to recall a prior post that you should install a jumper-wire between the ammeter's posts if you're running a hi-amp alternator to keep the 35 year old gauge from getting too hot and becoming a source of a fire. This is the only post I could find on the subject, but I don't think it's the one I was thinking of:
http://pantera.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6450045562...280067562#6280067562
Maybe someone else can find it and add it to this thread.

10/25/074:02 PM

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