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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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I need some diagnostic help from the electrical experts. I have a 1972 F250 with 390. All electrics work, but the ammeter does not show charge or discharge. This is not exactly true. A slight charge movement of the needle is barely perceptible. Can anyone suggest what to look for? Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Ford gauges are tempermental.

To test <> You need to have a battery in a low state of charge.
Then get thge engine running & Observe the gauge .
Once the V/R kicks in ,this is when the gauge will be most responsive.
They have a habit of going bad though.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Install a voltmeter, easy to hookup and you will know how your alternator is doing.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 10:07 AM
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mine does the exact same thing. i dont think mines moving at all though. if you figure it out let me know.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 10:18 AM
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That's the way they work, barely at all!

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