Converting from Ammeter to Voltmeter
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Converting from Ammeter to Voltmeter
Hi. I have a 78 Sleekcraft that originally had an ammeter. The red/white wire from the alternator went all the way to the front gauge area of the boat, and INTO the ammeter. It then came out of the ammeter, and went to the ignition switch.
Now I have a volt meter. I ran the red cable from the starter solonoid/battery to the battery terminal on the ignition switch.
Where does the alternator wire go now? On a boat with a voltmeter, where does the alternator wire go?
Now I have a volt meter. I ran the red cable from the starter solonoid/battery to the battery terminal on the ignition switch.
Where does the alternator wire go now? On a boat with a voltmeter, where does the alternator wire go?
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Good point, I thought you already had it wired and connecting them would be an easy fix. You can connect the sensing wire directly to the battery, the starter solenoid or the Alt connector on the battery switch if you have one. This wire cannot be disconnected while the engine is running or the alternator will be damaged.