DeTomaso Mailing List: July 97, Message #83
     



From: JDeRyke@aol.com

Subject: Re: Ammeter fluctuations

Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 17:12:57 -0400 (EDT)



You can dampen the ammeter response by adding a brass strip between the

terminals on the back of the ammeter. This creates a "shunt" or a parallel

circuit so minor fluctuations don't whip the needle side to side. Shrink-

tube insulate the brass strip for safety. The wider the strip the larger

precentage of current it will carry and the smaller the gauge response. But

if this just started, you may haver a short from vibration, engine torque or

something, so adding a damper shunt will be like a bandage on a bullet hole-

there may be a deeper problem! My strong point is NOT electrics- maybe

someone else...? J DeRyke



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