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Q & A: Ammeter or Voltmeter

Monday March 18th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
I would like to install either an amp gauge or a volt gauge in my 1973 MG-B roadster and my 1974 MG-B GT. I have the latest catalog from XK's Unlimited and have selected two Smiths gauges. Should I install an amp gauge or a volt gauge or both? How would you recommend I make the connections for the wires and what gauge wire? I know I can connect into anything that lights up to get the gauges to light up at night but where do I make connections to make the gauges work?

I will appreciate any help. Thank you!

Jim Wofford

JIM!

My suggestion is to spend your money on something else. An ammeter can do nothing useful -- AND, by adding several extra connections in the wiring from the alternator, the alternator will fail sooner. The voltmeter is ... read more