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Y-Blockhead · 08-19-2019, 11:17 AM

This thread prompted me to write to Stewart-Warner about possibly looking into making a 1⅝" ammeter for the Ford Model A. I'm sure I would get a similar response from other manufacturers as the 2" gauge size is the standard size and retooling would be needed. It would have to be a relatively shallow gauge also to prevent contact with the gas tank.

Their response;

Dennis,

Unfortunately, the cost of tooling a new case and movement far exceeds the projected sales of this product. As such, it would not make sense for us to produce the part. Thank you for reaching out to us about this, though. We always appreciate suggestions from customers, especially loyal customers like yourself. Without customer input, we could very easily miss the mark on what customers are after.

Chris
Engineering Technician
Stewart Warner.

08-19-2019, 11:17 AM	#20
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Repop Ammeter Junk This thread prompted me to write to Stewart-Warner about possibly looking into making a 1⅝" ammeter for the Ford Model A. I'm sure I would get a similar response from other manufacturers as the 2" gauge size is the standard size and retooling would be needed. It would have to be a relatively shallow gauge also to prevent contact with the gas tank. Their response; Dennis, Unfortunately, the cost of tooling a new case and movement far exceeds the projected sales of this product. As such, it would not make sense for us to produce the part. Thank you for reaching out to us about this, though. We always appreciate suggestions from customers, especially loyal customers like yourself. Without customer input, we could very easily miss the mark on what customers are after. Chris Engineering Technician Stewart Warner.