Re: burned up ammeter 1941 160 coupe

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2019/7/4 21:44:35

Hi Jim,

Sorry to hear about your ammeter woes. I am only weighing in here because I have replaced the ammeter in my '39 Junior car
recently and also, I have an extra ammeter that came out of a '41. Not sure if it would be any use to you as I believe it came from a 110/120, but if you're stuck, we could exchange a couple of pics and see if it would work. Also, removing your ammeter (again, if it's the same as the Junior cars) is quite simple and does not require removal of the dash, just the 2-gauge cluster that the ammeter is in (ammeter/gas gauge)
I would submit that if your wiring burned up, it was from some kind of short or ulterior wiring issue, as the ammeters in those cars are made to withstand significant amperage. Someone more knowledgeable than I will likely weigh in here and clarify this point, but, in my opinion, if the ammeter is functioning properly, there should be no need to install a shunt to step down the load. PM me if you get stuck on a replacement and I can give you more detail on the gauge I have. Good luck. Chris