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Amp meter or Volt Gauge ? Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com Category: Repairs and Maintenance Forum Name: Boat Maintenance Forum Discription: Discuss maintenance of your Correct Craft URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2840 Printed Date: January-16-2025 at 4:41am Topic: Amp meter or Volt Gauge ? Posted By: dealer Subject: Amp meter or Volt Gauge ? Date Posted: January-02-2006 at 6:34pm I have a 1979 Ski Nautique with a Merc 454. I recently had my alternator burn up my wire harness. I am going to replace the harness but I was thinking of eliminating the Amp meter due to the long runs of wiring involed. I am thinging of installing a volt meter and running the alternator wire (1 wire set up) to the back of the starter where the main battery line meets. I know the Amp meter set up is going to give me problems down the road so I am thinking of eliminating it now. Is this a good idea and has anyone done this. Replies: Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS Date Posted: January-02-2006 at 7:22pm Your alternator shouldnt burn up your harness unless the wiring is designed for a 37 amp, and you have one substantially higher, or you had a short somewhere and there was no fusing/breaker protection for the wiring. Converting over is easy and not a problem, and would help cure problems of inadequate wire size for a high output alternator. It wont help you though if your large current draw (huge stereo w/amp etc.) is connected at the dash. Voltmeters generally work good, but cant tell you if there is something drawing after you shut down. I always look at the ammeter right after shutdown, and comfirms me everything is off. ------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17

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