Stuck Ammeter?

IA Roy · Sep 26, 2009

I have a 51 Case DC that I am trying to get the electrical system going. The ammeter does not move. Is it possible for them to stick? Can they be taken apart to free up?
Thanks for the help in advance.

John B. · Sep 26, 2009

Some gauges can stick if the needle has been bent and is touching the glass or the face.

There should be power at the ammeter at all times on both terminals so I would just check it with a test light. Ground your test light to a good known ground on the tractor and touch each terminal on the ammeter one at a time and it should light up on each terminal. If not the meter is bad. The ammeter hooks up to the battery cable on the starter solenoid and the other side of the meter hooks up to the generator voltage regulator.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 26, 2009

Outside they rust. Not easily repaired, just buy a new one for 8 or 12 bucks.

Gerald J.

Kentb of SWMO · Sep 27, 2009

My local O'Reilly Auto Parts Store NO LONGER stocks amp meters AND the ones they can order are VERY cheaply made.

Kent

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