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Amp meter

Post by Barteldes » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:30 am

Langs doesn't have an amp meter. Mine is sticking. Is there a way to clean it? or somewhere else to get one?
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Re: Amp meter

Post by George House » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:32 am

What year switch/ammeter panel ?
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Re: Amp meter

Post by Barteldes » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:43 am

George House wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:32 am
What year switch/ammeter panel ?
24 Coupe and the key and switch are worn so i assume its original. And i love your quote by the way i have two dogs I rescued as well.
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Re: Amp meter

Post by George House » Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:23 am

So you’re needing the larger diameter ammeter that is, unfortunately, not being reproduced 😞 Go up to the top of this site to Board Index and find Classified Parts. List your need for an ammeter for a ‘24 coupe. You’ll get responses there 😁
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Re: Amp meter

Post by TRDxB2 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:29 am

Barteldes wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:43 am
George House wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:32 am
What year switch/ammeter panel ?
24 Coupe and the key and switch are worn so i assume its original. And i love your quote by the way i have two dogs I rescued as well.
The internal movement is a rather delicate mechanism. The question is why is it sticking.
I have some of the large ammeters. email sent
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Re: Amp meter

Post by John kuehn » Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:52 pm

Seems like the supplier who makes the Magneto meter could make an Amp meter. HMMMM

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Re: Amp meter

Post by TRDxB2 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 2:52 pm

John kuehn wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:52 pm
Seems like the supplier who makes the Magneto meter could make an Amp meter. HMMMM
The supplier that made the Magneto Meter was the same that made the large ammeters - Fun Projects. Now owned by Birdhaven :roll:
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Re: Amp meter

Post by Been Here Before » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:17 pm

A 20-0-20 ampere meter can be found on early tractors. Ever think about looking at those who enjoy old tractors?
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Re: Amp meter

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:43 pm

If you need an ammeter, you probably need the switch and other parts as well!

The most likely part to be bad is the cylinder the key turns.

That part is usually broken on the top or bottom of the key slot.

They are not being manufactured now.


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Re: Amp meter

Post by Mike Howell » Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:29 pm

Bill, my T has an ammeter that I believe is like yours. When it gets sticky, I remove the back of it and spray it real good with starting fluid. Let it dry, reassemble, and it's good for another 5 or 6 years. Electronic parts cleaner would probably work also, but I never seem to have any around.
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Re: Amp meter

Post by Barteldes » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:47 am

Mike Howell wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:29 pm
Bill, my T has an ammeter that I believe is like yours. When it gets sticky, I remove the back of it and spray it real good with starting fluid. Let it dry, reassemble, and it's good for another 5 or 6 years. Electronic parts cleaner would probably work also, but I never seem to have any around.
oh great . thanks!
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Re: Amp meter

Post by Craig Leach » Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:30 pm

The old tractor guys may be Steiner. SteinerTractor.com 1-800-234-3280 the one pictured is for a 2" hole Order # ABC016 for Ford tractors
1939-57 but sold for most with a 2" meter. For a few dallars more you can get one with favorit tractor logo.
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Re: Amp meter

Post by DHort » Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:18 pm

Did you try Snyders, Chaffins, Bob's, and Gaslight Auto?

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