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Mercman53 · 06-27-2013, 06:27 PM

Hello Gents,
I've just rewired a 1931 Model A with original wiring harnesses, main lighting, dash and engine, purchased from Sacramento Vintage Ford. Everything went swell until I connected the Battery. Seems Ive got a short in the system. Ive narrowed it down to the Ammeter. But being a novice in the electrical area my question is: Can a bad ammeter cause a short as in when I try to connect the battery the saftey fuse blows immediately? I only get the sparks when the black and yellow wire is connected to the ammeter or gen cutout. If I disconnect it from either end then I get no spark when I connect the battery cable but then again nothing works either. I sure hope this makes sense and someone can help.

Thanks,
Mercman53.

06-27-2013, 06:27 PM	#1
Mercman53 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 22	Electrical Problem Hello Gents, I've just rewired a 1931 Model A with original wiring harnesses, main lighting, dash and engine, purchased from Sacramento Vintage Ford. Everything went swell until I connected the Battery. Seems Ive got a short in the system. Ive narrowed it down to the Ammeter. But being a novice in the electrical area my question is: Can a bad ammeter cause a short as in when I try to connect the battery the saftey fuse blows immediately? I only get the sparks when the black and yellow wire is connected to the ammeter or gen cutout. If I disconnect it from either end then I get no spark when I connect the battery cable but then again nothing works either. I sure hope this makes sense and someone can help. Thanks, Mercman53.