I don't know how to tell by looking at the connectors which is which, but if
you hook an ammeter up the wrong way the only issue is that it will register
the wrong direction. You won't hurt it. Hook it up, with the motor off
turn on the headlights, and look for it to swing to the left. If it swings
right, take it apart and switch the wire....
Exercise some caution, there are no fuses or circuit breakers in this
circuit, so you could toast some wire if you let the hot side touch a
ground! Best plan is probably to disconnect the ground wire from the
battery before moving the wires around.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Pewterbaugh" <dpewter@email.msn.com>
To: "Parkinson, Rob" <Rob_Parkinson@jdedwards.com>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Ammeter question
Chevy always neg ground, GMC's had positive ground (I don't know what all
years). Ammeter hookup, I'm not sure.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Parkinson, Rob" <Rob_Parkinson@jdedwards.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 7:37 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Ammeter question
> Hi - What is the easiest way to determine which is the positive terminal
for the ammeter?
> It is currently not hooked up at all, and there are no markings.
> The vehicle is a 12 volt converted '51 Chevy 3100.
> Also, were these trucks always negative ground?
> Thanks in advance, Rob
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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