Reply to "Random cut out, advice on where to start looking please."

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Lee, if you install an insulated jumper across the amp gauge terminals, the alternator voltage will be split, with one portion going across the meter and a second portion across the jumper. The meter deflection will also be lessened so the needle swings will be half or less, in proportion to the surface area of the jumper vs the meter..

For my jumper, instead of wire & crimped ends, I used a piece of 0.060"x 3/16" wide brass shim stock with two holes punched & shrink-wrap-insulated. The gauge readings are now inaccurate, but they were so jerky before, accuracy was 'relative' at best. The meter still indicates + or - readings so health of the alt can be seen Mod done in 1987- no problems yet.

12/20/2110:57 PM

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