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Technical (Descriptive Topic Titles - Stay on Topic) => Lucas, Ignition, Charging, Electrical => Topic started by: rockthedog on 23.10. 2011 19:27

Title: ameter a10
Post by: rockthedog on 23.10. 2011 19:27

hi all, my ameter is jumping around like crazy, 12 volt ,battery looks like its charging ok, doing my head in .

Title: Re: ameter a10
Post by: Brian on 23.10. 2011 21:47

Probably just the ammeter, on the back of the ammeter you should be able to see a tiny screw, try winding it in ever so slightly. If there is no screw then a new ammeter is in order.

Title: Re: ameter a10
Post by: rockthedog on 23.10. 2011 22:22

Quote from: Brian on 23.10. 2011 21:47

Probably just the ammeter, on the back of the ammeter you should be able to see a tiny screw, try winding it in ever so slightly. If there is no screw then a new ammeter is in order.

cheers brian will give it a go thank you

Title: Re: ameter a10
Post by: A10Boy on 24.10. 2011 10:07

Most of the cheap 30/- ameters aren't damped. You can get Lucas ones for around twice the price. In uk around £25

Title: Re: ammeter a10
Post by: Ted_Flash on 26.10. 2011 16:43

I have an ammeter from an Indian Enfied fitted to my A10 - they are damped and illuminated (useful at night) - also can be got for under £4 on ebay.

Cheers,

Ted
1950 Golden Flash

Title: Re: ameter a10
Post by: Pilgrim on 26.10. 2011 19:17

Welcome Ted,
Thanks for that piece of info. I've never liked the fact that only the speedo. is lit,
always looks as if the other two dials should be lit but the bulbs have blown!
Cheers, enjoy the forum.

Title: Re: ameter a10
Post by: BSA_54A10 on 28.10. 2011 12:58

You can also drill a small hole in the back and fill it with oil works a treat.