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Ammeter sourcing

Post by M.Sinclair » Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:19 pm

Hello, I can't seem to find the fun projects site anywhere and I can't find a 26-27 ammeter in stock anywhere let alone a 19-25 one that I would much prefer. Is there any reliable source of NOS ammeters or repops anymore?
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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:32 pm

Fun Projects sold out to Birdhaven a number of years ago - the large ammeter has never been reproduced. Someone is reproducing the small size that I read was much better than the imported model A version.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by Harry Lillo » Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:41 pm

Steve, do you know who carries the higher quality smaller ammeters?
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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:52 pm

There is no such thing as a high quality small ammeter.

Only one company is the source of all of them and not all the dealers will even stock or sell them.

The large ones that John Regan made and was selling were top quality,


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by RVA23T » Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:06 pm

Here is one source that has been referenced before:
www.westach.com/ammeters
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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by Moxie26 » Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:21 pm

www.westach.com 20-0-20 amp unit is advertised for Model A positive ground. Install in a 26-27 Model T, just reverse the wires as shown for positive ground to work on negative ground.

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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by TRDxB2 » Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:47 pm

M.Sinclair wrote:
Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:19 pm
Hello, I can't seem to find the fun projects site anywhere and I can't find a 26-27 ammeter in stock anywhere let alone a 19-25 one that I would much prefer. Is there any reliable source of NOS ammeters or repops anymore?
Regards,
Matthew
I have several of the smaller (26-27) and larger (19-25) tested repro small & original small & large. Various states of patina . Also the adapter plate to put the small ones in the 19-25 ignition switch if they are not made any more.
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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by M.Sinclair » Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:32 am

I have found a large type ammeter that appears to be not functional, I do know it has spent it’s life in a toolbox completely dry. What would the feasibility be of either rebuilding it or having it rebuilt?


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by speedytinc » Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:10 am

Good looking large ammeters show up reasonable on Ebay frequently. There is a couple now. $40, 43, 49.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by Moxie26 » Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:29 pm

Pull up YouTube, enter Paul Shinn Model A ammeter, and you'll see his video for better contacts inside the ammeter greatly reduces probability of fire. The ammeter used in 26-27 is the same size diameter as used in the Model A. Loose contacts will generate heat. Cleaning then soldering inside contacts reduce heat.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by speedytinc » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:16 am

speedytinc wrote:
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:10 am
Good looking large ammeters show up reasonable on Ebay frequently. There is a couple now. $40, 43, 49.
Another large face showed up today $10 start.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by M.Sinclair » Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:45 am

I’ve got one it looks to be in alright condition I don’t know quite how to put a picture here but the dial is in good condition and the needle moves freely, I need to get it hooked up and tested but it looks promising


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by Moxie26 » Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:09 pm

Matt: The video on YouTube will be helpful to ensure tight internal contacts.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by M.Sinclair » Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:16 am

Hooked it up and tested it it worked beautifully, media blasted the trim ring just to get the old paint and gunk off.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by Original Smith » Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:01 am

I see the large and small ammeters on ebay often.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by Moxie26 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:33 am

Hope you somewhat followed the YouTube video on securing good contact electrically inside the meter to prevent damage from heat and fire


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by M.Sinclair » Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:51 pm

I opened it up and checked the contacts, the resistance was normal for what I found but I touched them up anyways, when I tested it there was no feelable heat.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by Moxie26 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:30 pm

Matthew.. as long as you're satisfied with your results, it's your car , good luck.


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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by M.Sinclair » Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:19 pm

Here's the completed ammeter, rezeroed it and checked the insides.
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Re: Ammeter sourcing

Post by A Whiteman » Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:49 pm

Nicely done !

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