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Old 02-04-2016, 09:01 PM   #8
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Default Re: odd questions

I not sure why this would be a problem. All that is need for the gauge to work is the main wire from the battery (via the starter solenoid) passing through the loop before it is attached to the fuse panel. Don't connect any wire that is specifically for an amp/volt meter, just stow it. (assume you are wiring a 39 pickup?)

The wire has to pass through the loop, if the connector on the end it to large to go through you will have to remove the end, pass it through the loop and reconnect the end. The loop is sensing the current flow through the wire. When power is flowing from the generator toward the battery (to charge it) the gauge will display toward the (+). When the pickup systems are drawing more current than the generator can output and is pulling power from the battery it will display toward the (-). During normal running the gauge should be just slightly toward the (+). If it reads backward when all connected and running you will have to remove the wire from through the loop and reinsert it in the other direction.
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