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#173501 - 05/15/10 09:44 PM 37 amp meter
Joe's 37 Backyard Mechanic Registered: 08/10/08 Posts: 222 Loc: Wisconsin, USA	Today I turned on the ignition switch to my 37MD. And the amp meters needle went to discharge, just past center peg. First time its ever did that. When its running, it will charge just fine. After trying this a few times, it did every time. Is this a problem that's going to get worse? Thanks, _________________________________ Joe' 37
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#173503 - 05/15/10 10:03 PM Re: 37 amp meter [Re: Joe's 37]
Junkyard Dog Registered: 11/23/01 Posts: 19723 Loc: Eagle Point, Oregon	If the points are closed in the distributor (and they usually are) when you turn on the ignition, the amp meter will read three or four amps on the discharge side. _________________________ The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
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#173517 - 05/16/10 06:06 AM Re: 37 amp meter [Re: Joe's 37]
tonyw Registered: 05/23/02 Posts: 2241 Loc: Goulburn Australia	Joe I would consider that as "normal" and not worry about it. Tony _________________________ 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire Chat Group Member
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#173531 - 05/16/10 09:19 AM Re: 37 amp meter [Re: tonyw]
Joe's 37 Backyard Mechanic Registered: 08/10/08 Posts: 222 Loc: Wisconsin, USA	Thanks for the info on this guys. I was thinking that I had a ignition switch or amp meter or something going on it. Thanks, ______________________________________ Joe's 37 Edited by Joe's 37 (05/16/10 09:20 AM)
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#173538 - 05/16/10 10:06 AM Re: 37 amp meter [Re: Joe's 37]
Junkyard Dog Registered: 11/23/01 Posts: 19723 Loc: Eagle Point, Oregon	You bet and good luck! _________________________ The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
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