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Model51 · 07-24-2025, 03:26 PM

The production Ford 1935 amp gauge works by sensing the magnetic field induced in the wire looped on the back side of the gauge and is not directly connected to the wiring loom. I don't think you can burn it out but I doubt it will read properly and the needle may just sit at the max reading all the time. Maybe someone with more knowledge on electrical circuits can provide a more definitive answer.

07-24-2025, 03:26 PM	#2
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 777	Re: 1935 Ford amp gauge The production Ford 1935 amp gauge works by sensing the magnetic field induced in the wire looped on the back side of the gauge and is not directly connected to the wiring loom. I don't think you can burn it out but I doubt it will read properly and the needle may just sit at the max reading all the time. Maybe someone with more knowledge on electrical circuits can provide a more definitive answer. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America