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I'm looking to install a modern, shunted ammeter.

Most are rated a -60 thru +60 amps

Since i have a 65 amp alternator, can i safely use the aforementioned Ammeter?

Does it pull the max amps thru the meter, or only the drawn amps?

thanks all

RW

The 60 amp shunted amp meter should do fine based on the the rating of the alternator. The gauge will only see the load being used.

thank you very much

Have you found a replacement ammeter that installs in the original dash location or are you installing a stand alone gauge?

i am interested to any answer to the previous question,

but also I am wondering:

if i upgrade my alternator to 80A
and i run a new cable direct (no firewall terminal, probably 8 gauge wire)
will i fry my original ammeter or be asking for trouble ?