On Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:55:31 +0100, Graeme
wrote:


Back to the Morris. I have an ammeter, 30-0-30, and the dynamo is rated
13.5v, 22 amps. Still +ve earth. What I don't have is suitable brown
cable, and there seems to be a lot of conflicting advice.

Found cable described as 3.0mm² 44/0.30 27.5 Amp, which seems OK, or
should I go for 4.5mm² 65/0.30 35 Amp to be on the safe side?

Any idea of 'standard' car Lucar connector size? Options seem to be
6.3mm, 8mm etc. I'm guessing 6.3, being equivalent to the old 1/4 inch?


Many years ago I decided to add an ammeter to my Mini. No idea what
cable I used but I sited the ammeter on the little shelf to the right
of the steering wheel.

One day going to work I smelled burning and realised it was the
ammeter and in a flash I grabbed the cable with my hand and pulled it
with sufficient force to break the connections but not after the
burning hot plastic and wire had seared my hand.

Of course nowadays I would ask on here before making such an
installation. Drove the rest of the way with my right hand out of the
sliding window in an attempt to keep it cool.



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AnthonyL