Fluctuating Amp Gauge and another one

["david munson" <davidmunson30@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have owned a 63 Imperial for 12 years and my amp gauge has always bounced 
around like crazy withy seemingly no ill effects I would love to know why 
and if there is a solution.


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>Subject: IML: Fluctuating Amp Gauge
>Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 07:33:54 -0400 (EDT)
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>I purchased one of the few remaining 63 Crown Convertibles
>about 4 weeks ago.
>It had charging problems.
>For peace of mind I decided to replace just about everything related.
>I first had the alternator tested. It was not giving a full charge.
>Replaced it and still had a charging problem.
>Then I replaced the battery and cables.
>After replacing the voltage regulator, I noticed the
>stock amp gauge moved to where it should be in the charging position.
>Now when I turn the headlights on, I notice the gauge bounces around
>in the charging position sporadically.
>Does anyone know what this is? Am I damaging the system?
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