Hi, John.
If I remember how those work, the gauge is simply set to hold the needle
at a certian level when "x" amount of voltage is passed through it
(14.5V in a 12V system, I think). Even if you reverse the wires, you
still are not going to pass enough voltage through to deflect it either
way. You'd have to get a gauge calibrated to 6V, or get yours
recalibrated. Either that, or test it with a multimeter to make sure it
actually IS working correctly, and then just remark the face of the
gauge to show you where it should be at 6V, regardless of the
"Charge/Discharge" original marking...
Jay Travis
John Best wrote:
> It runs! :-)
>
> Finally fired up the '46 after installing a new fuel pump. Just like a
> Swiss watch. Now for my problem:
>
> The ammeter in it was broken and I replaced it. The PO switched the jeep to
> a 12 volt system and I returned it to a 6 volt system, mainly because all my
> lights and bulbs and horn were 6 volt. My local parts dealer didn't have a
> 6 volt ammeter so I bought a 12 volt thinking it would probably work. Was I
> right in this assumption? Now, when the engine is running, it shows a
> discharge. Is this a major problem with the generator, or the voltage
> regulator, or should I simply switch the wires on the back of the ammeter?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John
> --
> John Best
> Durhamville, NY, USA
> '46 CJ-2A
> besty@americu.net
>
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