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Lou Lyman · 02-13-2003, 11:07 AM

Hope someone is knowlegable about this gauge question.

The 1966 mustang came with a shunted ampmeter. The shunt stops the pointer from fluctuating very much between charge and discharge. (I suppose this was to keep from alarming uninformed drivers) I have tried several ampmeters and can not detect any movement of the pointer. The charging system is working and has been for years, no problem. I just want to have a working gauge.

My question: Does anyone know of a repair facility that can remove the shunt or reduce the shunt action so the gauge will function and the pointer give a reading? Or do you have a simple "fix" that I can do? WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THE STOCK AMPMETER & NOT GO TO AFTERMARKET.

Thanks for any help or suggestion.

Lou

02-13-2003, 11:07 AM	#1
Lou Lyman Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 70	Ampmeter (not voltmeter) Hope someone is knowlegable about this gauge question. The 1966 mustang came with a shunted ampmeter. The shunt stops the pointer from fluctuating very much between charge and discharge. (I suppose this was to keep from alarming uninformed drivers) I have tried several ampmeters and can not detect any movement of the pointer. The charging system is working and has been for years, no problem. I just want to have a working gauge. My question: Does anyone know of a repair facility that can remove the shunt or reduce the shunt action so the gauge will function and the pointer give a reading? Or do you have a simple "fix" that I can do? WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THE STOCK AMPMETER & NOT GO TO AFTERMARKET. Thanks for any help or suggestion. Lou __________________ Enjoy what you do. Do what you enjoy.