RE: Fw: Ammeter bypass ?

Doug,

You can avoid the bulkhad connector as the weak spot by disconnecting the pins for the ammeter circuit and then drilling right through the connector to run a 10 gauge wire straight through it, as suggested in the bypass directions.

Thank you,

Jim

From: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Doug J
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2023 21:56
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Fw: Ammeter bypass ?

Thanks Gary, I have made the change to the newer style alternator and regulator, but did not go to a high amp alternator. From what I have read, the bulkhead connection seems to be the bigger issue.

Doug

63 Sport Fury ragtop

On Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 9:44 PM 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi all,

I'm posting the email below for Doug, as it got misdirected.

My answer: Yes this was discussed. Some mention was made of the MAD electrical upgrade to bypass the factory ammeter. (www.madelectrical.com) and also on using a volt meter.

But also, one thought was that if you have a stock electrical system it is okay not to bypass the ammeter; but super important to make certain the bulkhead connector is very clean and not corroded and all connections are tight. It was also said that in Taxis and Police Cars with higher current requirements the ammeter wiring went through the firewall via a distinct grommeted hole, not via the bulkhead connector. If you are adding in more circuit load do so directly from the battery circuit with appropriate fuses or breakers. Don't overload the ammeter circuit with these.

Others may recall more of the discussions.

Thanks,
Gary H.

> -------Original Message-------

>
> Hi all,
> I seem to remember a discussion some time ago about bypassing the amp
> gauge in our old Mopars to reduce risk of a wiring fire.
> I looked over the technical section of the website but didn't find it
> or overlooked it.
> Am I dreaming or was this a thing? I currently have my instrument
> panel out of the car so now would be the time.
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
> 63 Sport Fury ragtop

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