The ammeter on my 1964 has not worked since I have owned the car. I recently had the ammeter rebuilt and it passed the "flash test" using a small battery (did not pass flash test before rebuild). When the gauge failed to work after the rebuild, I checked the firewall connector as many recommended in the archives. Lo and behold, the black/white wire supplying one side of the ammeter had broken off at the terminal. Fixed that. Black wire supplying the other side of the ammeter was intact. Connections were clean but I cleaned them again to be safe. My great expecation turned to great dispair when I started the engine and the ammeter needle did not budge. Checked the connections at the horn relay and starter and they appeared fine, so I guess it's time to break out the dreaded voltmeter which intimidates me because I am inexperienced with electrial repairs.
Can someone offer a few simple tests to try in layman's terms to help me trace down the problem?
I should add that the original voltage regulator was replaced with an electronic unit at some point. I saw somewhere in the archives that an electronic voltage regulator could create an issue with the ammeter but not sure if this is my only problem because I have ZERO movement right now.
Thanks guys!
Can someone offer a few simple tests to try in layman's terms to help me trace down the problem?
I should add that the original voltage regulator was replaced with an electronic unit at some point. I saw somewhere in the archives that an electronic voltage regulator could create an issue with the ammeter but not sure if this is my only problem because I have ZERO movement right now.
Thanks guys!
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