Re: Ammeter

[Dave Simpson <dsimpson@ds2.ncweb.com>]

Bowen, Patrick A wrote:

> Dave,
>
> I must ditto what Pat said about the difference of currents, however
> are
> you talking about an ampmeter or a voltmeter?  Unless my mind is
> having a
> really bad day (which it just might) Most cars measure the voltage
> output
> not the amp output.  With the voltmeter while the engine is running it
>
> should read just to the positive side of 12 volts (about 13 or 14).  I
> have
> an interesting arrangement on my '79 Spit where a PO took a Smith's
> Voltmeter (possibly from a TR6) and placed in on the passenger side
> dash.
> There is a hole in the dash supports for a gauge there,

 FWIWI think those holes are for the extra air vent that were used in
the GT-6 models. I used that hole to add a analog clock to my Spitfire

Dave Simpson
76 Spitfire

> I don't know if one
> has ever been factory standard in that position.  However it looks
> very
> nice there and very original (its an original Smith gauge).  Hope I
> helped.
>
> Patrick Bowen
> '79 Spitfire
>
>