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Thanks. I’m looking to keep the ammeter and I understand bypass, etc. I think I’ve found my answers, so I appreciate all of the responses. For now I’m looking for a two field alternator with lower amps.

That's beyond my skill set lol I'm assuming you mean the fusible link that I have going from the starter solenoid and into the bulkhead. I can figure out which wire comes off the interior side, but if I get rid of it then I don't know how to get power to the gauge cluster. Unless I'm just...

Heat is caused by resistance in the system. Either the connection is not clean/tight enough or the current flow is more than the wire size allows. Do you have a greater than OEM alternator output? The wire terminal should go on the stud, followed by the washer and nut. I am not familiar with any...

As I mentioned, I don’t see a reason to remove the existant black wire on bulkhead and simply add the extra one if is still in working order. My idea at least is keep the main splice getting power from both “legs” connected to the power line, the one from the amm which gets the parallel path...

I only have like a 1000 miles on this harness. After I tried to crank it a couple times there was smoke came out from the car around where the starter relay was at. First thing I noticed was the fusible link was melted open about an inch and it was super hot. All I know it happened when the...

This post shows a version of the bypass and they loop the black alternator wire with the new wire on the ammeter black terminal. So in this case I guess the accessories are still fed but not sure. More to digest. Thanks for the help and making me think!!! Some considerations about the...

*throws hands up* I've put a new alternator, voltage regulator, and starter Relay on this car and still don't have a charging system that works. I have 12v on the ignition side of the VR with the key on and 12v on the FLD side when the car is running. There is 12v at the alternator terminal. The...

Yeah. I mainly want to know if the initial surge on the gauge is a problem before I go full Nacho ammeter wiring fix. I’m pushing 60 and expect to see my gauge follow the turn signal blink at a stop. It’s part of the experience since that’s all we had back then.

It’s a 12 gauge wire, I’m sorry for the confusion. One guy recommended doing away with the 12 gauge alt feed wire and running a 10 gauge alt feed jumper wire and bypass the bulkhead and tie it straight in to the ammeter wire that I now have the 12 gauge alt feed wire tied in to. I don’t know how...

I did the Mad Files ammeter bypass. Then ran my 130 amp alternator directly to my battery. Battery to starter relay and bulkhead. No alternator to bulkhead. This way any accessories only draw from battery and no chance over over amping any wires. I'm sure you could leave the ammeter in service...

So in that case, are just larger wires all you need? There are posts on the dodgecharger forum that outline exactly that with larger wires. Does that have the same effect as a charge wire? I was wondering if all you need is bypass and using larger wires, say 8 or 10 gauge, is the ammeter...

Today I finally got my front disc power brake conversion completed on the 69 bird. So exciting and they work great! Then I drove to my dad’s house to put the bagger on the mower for leaf season. I was ready to leave and go find a mustang or something to embarrass but no start. Just clicking. So...

It all started with an almost electrical fire… Driving back from brunch with the family and got that no good acrid burning smell, then gray smoke from the footwell (this is why I carry fire extinguishers, though luckily didn’t need it this time. Limped it home and tore into the wiring under...

I ordered a 75A alternator, (thinking the original 60A was shot), no big draws in the system. It's my understanding from other posts that a faulty ammeter can be cause for the system to go dark, but maybe not associated with the charging circuit. I also have a new VR and starter relay on the...

I always remove the ac from my old cars. Small blocks are easy just measure the length you need and bypass the ac. You will only be able to run one belt as the other would hit the water pump. Big blocks are more of a pain. I didnt feel like trying to find the non ac brackets for the alternator...

You might want to read through this thread. Diagnosing high voltage

Hey everyone! I posted previously about some issues I was having with my 1969 Charger not running right. The responses were very helpful and we thought we had the problems resolved, but now they're worse than ever. What's weird is that the more new parts we put on it, the worse it runs. The car...

Okay I have been chasing this for 2 months. It is a 72 Charger with 70 amp alternator square back 2 field Fully replaced engine wiring harness when restored 10 years ago Replaced the bulkhead connector last year Replaced the ignition switch and fixed al the connections {did this today}...

The batteries I've used are all NAPA auto parts brand. They can sit for 2-3 months or more if disconnected and still be good enough to crank this over if they are disconnected. The horn has never worked. The prior owner put in a doorbell switch and an aftermarket horn. I put in a radio, it...

Let me ask you this,if all the wires are new why would I want to bypass the alternator gauge? I dont drive the Bee at night.The reason I ask is Im going to switch out my cluster with a restored one in a couple weeks.