BYPASS the AMMETER? (1969 A12)

[Nacho-RT74]

Ppl doesn't read, definitelly.

 

[58belvedere]

Catalog in case you dont have the diagram already

 

[72RoadrunnerGTX]

Never ceases to amaze how these old threads keep coming back to life with the same misinformation again and again. Mad electrical again, really?

Missed this one.

Solve all your problems instantly by running a parallel 8ga. red wire directly from the Alt. battery post to the + battery post. Leave the factory wires through the bulkhead to the ammeter, etc. (This wiring will continue to power your headlights, ignition, fuse box, etc.) Just replace any damaged packard terminals or anything else that may have been messed up. Your ammeter will stay centered due to low current flow and no chance of any flames!! Simple and easy and no need to remove the front seat, etc. just to work under the dash. This is recommended by PowerMaster by the way.

“No chance of any flames” with the “shunt wire” bypass? This described parallel alternator to battery wire run defeats any/all circuit protection for the car in the event of a short. Chances of flames are now increased many fold.

 

[RJRENTON]

Never ceases to amaze how these old threads keep coming back to life with the same misinformation again and again. Mad electrical again, really?

Missed this one.

“No chance of any flames” with the “shunt wire” bypass? This described parallel alternator to battery wire run defeats any/all circuit protection for the car in the event of a short. Chances off flames are increased many fold.

You are correct.......I often wonder WHY these old threads never die but continue to live in infamy (??).......a possible reason is the
concept in not understanding in the first place .....or.....the contributors just want to reiterate the same concept, time after time to show their cruise "buddies" their total of lack of munderstanding in the first place and get "points" for beating a dead horse. Momentarily, the self proclaimed "experts" ( who shall remain nameless) will be voicing their opinions on why their methodology is best..proclaiming the value of the ammeter shunt bypass wire. I guess it all comes down to one's level of comprehension.....or whom they convince......in this case reiteration # 578........just my opinion........
BOB RENTON