Heya knowledgeable Holden guys,
i want to wire in an Wilson ammeter into the EJ.
Would some one have fitting instructions for wilsonia gauges by chance? I know they are more common for the FE/FC crew, but thought i would try here.
What i have seen so far is + at starter motor and B+ at regulator - using 30A wire. Would this seem correct?
thanks in advance
Dan
Ammeter - wiring instructions
- Craig Allardyce
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Re: Ammeter - wiring instructions
Must be in series, not parallel, i.e. all current flow from the starter battery connection must go though the ammeter to the positive on the regulator. I would also fit a fuse.
A little late edit here, no starter motor current should go through the ammeter! Otherwise you'll need Blacky's fire extinguisher.
A little late edit here, no starter motor current should go through the ammeter! Otherwise you'll need Blacky's fire extinguisher.
Last edited by Craig Allardyce on Tue Jan 26, 2016 7:27 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Ammeter - wiring instructions
........ and a fire extinguisher
When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.
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Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Ammeter - wiring instructions
Been there. You might want to consider fitting a volt meter. Much safer.
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Re: Ammeter - wiring instructions
Hmmm all this talk about fires is somewhat concerning. But I assume it's safe IF wired correctly so that there is no starter motor current AND a fuse?
Thanks all for the advice so far
Dan
Thanks all for the advice so far
Dan
Re: Ammeter - wiring instructions
How'd you go with the ammeter Dan? I just remember melting the insulation off wiring when I installed one in my HX van way back in 82.
Cheers
Clay
Cheers
Clay
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie