1955 Sunpro ammeter wiring

[Rmbreitkreutz]

Recently purchased a 55 Thunderbird (6volt positive ground), generator). Previous owners had installed a 3 pack Sunpro gauge set (oil/temp/ammeter). Oil and temp work great. Ammeter not so much. It was wired to the 40 amp circuit breaker on the firewall by the start solenoid. Shot a few wires and found the breaker was in a failed open state. Sounds like a rattle. Replaced circuit breaker with a good checkout. Ammeter still is no good.
Gauge benched check good.

Looking for the appropriate ammeter tie in points and lessons learned to get the last gauge up and running.
thanks in advance.

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[paul5456]

I suggest getting rid of the ammeter and install a volt meter. When ammeters go bad, poof goes the car.

 

[Rmbreitkreutz]

Thank you. Having a difficult time finding a gauge for a 6 volt system. Any thoughts?

 

[knuckle47]

Check out some of the vintage motorcycle web sites. They used 6 systems up to 1965. You may find something there that could work for you

 

[CSPIDY]

Thank you. Having a difficult time finding a gauge for a 6 volt system. Any thoughts?

There is a company called Westach that makes 0-10 volt gauges.
Westach.com

 

[Rmbreitkreutz]

There is a company called Westach that makes 0-10 volt gauges.
Westach.com

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2C5-147 | Westach

Volt 0-10 vdc, 2" round , 6 volt light kit 186-6A2 sold separately Gauge mount options sold seperately Column mount Under dash mount

www.westach.com

 

[CSPIDY]

TY

2C5-147 | Westach

Volt 0-10 vdc, 2" round , 6 volt light kit 186-6A2 sold separately Gauge mount options sold seperately Column mount Under dash mount

www.westach.com

Another $20.00 you can get a chrome bezel