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Mike C · 12-22-2014, 10:01 AM

This would be nice for people who didn't want to run an ammeter.

I'm pretty sure the stock ammeter is wired using a shunt. Unlike a regular installation of an ammeter, not all of the vehicle current runs through the meter. It may not be incorporated in the harness, but you could add it. Here's a quicky video on youtube that explains it. Also Google "wiring alternator with shunt"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MGed7WKwAA

12-22-2014, 10:01 AM	#17
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: Gauging interest on "volt gauge conversion kits for 67-72 gauge clusters. This would be nice for people who didn't want to run an ammeter. I'm pretty sure the stock ammeter is wired using a shunt. Unlike a regular installation of an ammeter, not all of the vehicle current runs through the meter. It may not be incorporated in the harness, but you could add it. Here's a quicky video on youtube that explains it. Also Google "wiring alternator with shunt" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MGed7WKwAA __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax