Ammeter question.
 

Hey folks,

The little tabs on the ammeter bezel have broken off, do they sell the bezel separately, or do I just buy repop?

The ammeter works fine, but I currently have it held in with rubber bands wrapped around it on the back side preventing it from falling out, or shorting out.

Re: Ammeter question.
 

I also had that problem. I used a small hose clamp on body of meter behind dashboard. Worked great. Has been that way now for over 20 years.

Enjoy.

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You can hold it in with some epoxy like JB Weld or plumber's putty from the hardware store. Hold the gauge in tight and press a bead of epoxy around the side of it against the dash panel. If it works fine as you say, it is worth saving! :)

Re: Ammeter question.
 

Thanks Guy's!

She works like a charm, so I'll look into ways of keeping it fixed into place. Not sure I'd want something so permanent as epoxy or JB Weld. I do like the hose clam idea or similar.

Also, mine has a wave washer between the gauge bezel and the metal opening. I don't seem to find that wave washer anywhere. Mine is a little tortured, but I think I can straighten it out OK, I would rather spend the time doing so on something more productive if I can just order the washer.

Regards
Bill

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If you use the clamp method go easy with tightening, those gauges are tender. :)

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Will Do, Thanks for the heads up.

Regards
Bill

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Save that gage. Aftermarket is junk.

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I never saw that washer associated with an ammeter. but I learn things every day.

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I've never seen a wave washer in any Ford publications for the model A ammeter or any on unrestored cars. It may have had something to do with the problem with the tabs.

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Try a snug fitting O ring.

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I used a bead of caulking around the inside. Easy to scrape off if the need arises.

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Dab of hot glue. Easy to remove cleanly if necessary in the future.

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Couple of dots of UV setting epoxy, maybe three. Dots can be removed easily with a knife. Sets up in 15 seconds. It is clear.

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FYI I use this method to keep hubcaps from rattling.

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Regarding the UV epoxy, something like this?

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Had to look up "UV setting epoxy", never heard of it before.