Ammeter

Posted by Jimmyk On 2024/5/19 9:00:59

New issue new thread to my 41 110….just rewired it back to 6 volt system with the help of many on this forum….started it up for first time and it fired right up, however, my ammeter needle is buried to the right and does not move at all when running or activating the lights…it’s a new voltage regulator and rebuilt generator all correct for car…I polarized the generator..the ammeter needle has been in this position since it was converted to 12 volts and they used an aftermarket battery gauge mounted under dash,,,so I’m wondering if my ammeter is not working or there is something wrong with the generator or regulator..I’m getting about 5.9 volts at the generator at idle and same at BATT and ARM terminals at regulator..my battery is at around 6 volts at idle and goes up about 6.6 when reving engine…any thoughts would be appreciated tks.
Or any ways to test regulator and generator …the literature I have found is pretty complicated for me to understand as a newbie