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11-30-2021, 11:07 AM | #1 |
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Ammeter question.
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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. |
11-30-2021, 12:01 PM | #2 |
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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.
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11-30-2021, 12:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: Ammeter question.
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!
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11-30-2021, 01:18 PM | #4 |
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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 |
11-30-2021, 06:08 PM | #5 |
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If you use the clamp method go easy with tightening, those gauges are tender.
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11-30-2021, 08:50 PM | #6 |
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11-30-2021, 11:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: Ammeter question.
Save that gage. Aftermarket is junk.
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12-01-2021, 12:00 AM | #8 |
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Re: Ammeter question.
I never saw that washer associated with an ammeter. but I learn things every day.
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12-01-2021, 11:03 AM | #9 |
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Re: Ammeter question.
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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12-01-2021, 11:20 AM | #10 |
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Re: Ammeter question.
Try a snug fitting O ring.
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12-01-2021, 11:32 AM | #11 |
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Re: Ammeter question.
I used a bead of caulking around the inside. Easy to scrape off if the need arises.
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12-01-2021, 05:51 PM | #12 |
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Dab of hot glue. Easy to remove cleanly if necessary in the future.
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12-01-2021, 06:21 PM | #13 |
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Re: Ammeter question.
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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12-02-2021, 02:22 AM | #14 |
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12-02-2021, 10:48 AM | #15 |
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Regarding the UV epoxy, something like this?
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12-02-2021, 11:11 AM | #16 |
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Had to look up "UV setting epoxy", never heard of it before.
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