Ammeter
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ndnchf
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Nurex sells a high quality ammeter. I put one in a while back and am very pleased with it.
https://www.nurex.com/30-30-ammeter
https://www.nurex.com/30-30-ammeter
rotorwrench
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You can't beat an original unit but a person has to look around to find one and also recognize the difference between the original and the reproduction.
rfitzpatrick
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recognize the difference between the original and the reproduction.[/QUOTE]
Sir
I'm always impressed with you knowledge. Help me be able to tell the difference
Tks
Sir
I'm always impressed with you knowledge. Help me be able to tell the difference
Tks
rotorwrench
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This is the best link I've found to really see how the originals were made.
https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ammetertool.htm
Notice the large C-shaped magnet and the special terminal nuts. This is what they looked like. With this type centering magnet, the needle was much more sensitive. All the reropductions just have a tiny little magnet on the needle shaft.
I use some parts from the reproductions to freshen up an old one if the face plate or lens is bad, I throw the rest away. The orignials were blacked out inside so as not to see any shiny brass in there. The repros aren't painted like that. The original bakelite terminal nuts & insulators won't melt like the modern plastic ones do.
https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ammetertool.htm
Notice the large C-shaped magnet and the special terminal nuts. This is what they looked like. With this type centering magnet, the needle was much more sensitive. All the reropductions just have a tiny little magnet on the needle shaft.
I use some parts from the reproductions to freshen up an old one if the face plate or lens is bad, I throw the rest away. The orignials were blacked out inside so as not to see any shiny brass in there. The repros aren't painted like that. The original bakelite terminal nuts & insulators won't melt like the modern plastic ones do.