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Originally Posted by rfitzpatrick
After installing alternator, my 20 volt ammeter will peg out for just a short drive, settles down to just a couple amps after I'm underway. Is this a fire hazard -- should it take longer to get back to just a couple amps?
What are the danger of one staying pegged.
Tks
6 Volt Pos. Ground -- NU-REX Single-Wire --- 30 Amp
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A couple of suggestions:
- tighten all the connections on the back of the ammeter, including the nuts next to the case that hold the ammeter posts tight. Also, be sure to tighten the outer nuts. On original ammeters, these are Bakelite insulated….some repros use plastic insulated nuts, and the lower-quality repros use up insulated nuts. In any event, all connections have to be very tight.
- replace the 20 amp ammeter with a 30 amp one. This may make you feel more comfortable as you’ll be able to see charging status rather than a pegged ammeter.
Good luck !
Jim