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Mar 9, 2003 | 01:28 AM

inliner

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disconnecting ammeter

I'm installing a 100amp 1wire alternator in my '68 F100 and since the original meter doesn't seem to be working, it jumps a little when you turn something on but never really moves, I wanted to disconnect it. I am afraid of leaving it hooked up since I've heard a lot of stories about these meters causing fires when they go. So, can I just unhook the wires and terminate them or do they have to be rerouted to something else?

Mar 9, 2003 | 10:56 AM

Mike W

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disconnecting ammeter

If it it the stock ammeter, don't worry about it. The aftermarket ones have the full current going thru them. The stock one does not.

Mar 9, 2003 | 01:10 PM

inliner

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disconnecting ammeter

Yup, it's the stock meter. Thanks for the reply. By the way I think you're the one that sent me a PM on installing my one wire alternator; if you are, thanks a lot it made it really easy.