I'm not trying to trip you up, just trying to understand what is going on.
The original alternators have a reputation for catching fire. All the power in the car runs through the original design.
Look at the gauge and try to determine if it is the original or has been changed.
I changed the Veglias out to VDO a long time ago. I do know that Hall sells a "safe" replacement Veglia ammeter.
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