ammeter -35 .. 0 ... +35

From: Jeff Howarth (jeff(at)v8tiger.demon.co.uk)
Date: Fri May 16 1997 - 17:59:37 CDT


Hi Group,

the Series V Alpines came witha Lucas (Lucifer ?) alternator as
standard. The correct Ammeter for this car is, I believe, a -
35...0...+35 meter.

It was of course calibrated for imperial Amperes not US amperes the same
as the fuel guage !! 8-)

In message <BMSMTP8638077052a0314643(at)dpcs4.itg.ti.com>, Bob Douglas <b-
douglas(at)ti.com> writes
>
>> From: FRITZWICH(at)aol.com, on 5/16/97 1:08 PM:
>> I am looking for a 50 amp meter for my series 5 Alpine. I have a 30 amp
>> meter that gets pegged on the plus side under no-load conditions. The meter
>> will drift to zero when I turn on lights, blower and wipers.
>
>Didn't all Series Vs come with alternators? If so, I seem to recall pst posting
>on this list that indicated you should be looking for a volt rather than
>ampmeter. Has the 30 amp meter always pegged?
>
>Regards, Bob Douglas
>

-- 
Jeff Howarth



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