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Results = No power: . at the ignition switch (or cranking) . no courtesy kights . no radio . no instrument panel lights . no parking or headlights

Averagesupernova, Had work I had to attend to. This is the status so far. I have completely rebuilt the alternator wiring harness-brand new (including the shunt). I have power to both sides of the ammeter (unlike in posts #12 and #17). Also, I have power to the large lug (#37) at the...

Averagesupernova, According to your previous posts #46, #48 and #50, I am looking for a (#37) yellow "hi-lighted" wire (as in the posted diagram) which acts as an external shunt to the ammeter. Please examine post #58 in closer detail. It has the external shunt shown in the diagram. Isn't the...

Averagesupernova, Nucleus and Ranger Mike, Is this the 'Holy Grail' that we have been looking for? The elusive, external shunt wire!. If yes, give me your feedback. If no, I'll keep looking. _______________ No Guts - No Glory:cool:

Thanks for your input 6Stang7. This is perrr-fect. Just what I was looking for. bb.

Well I thought that some "HOOO-RAW's" would be in order, but it's still premature. I must say that this problem is a defiant one - right to the bitter end! Progress Report: I have been unable to locate the yellow "shunt" wire (#37) under the hood. Next move remove the instrument cluster and...

Fahlin Racing, rm, or anyone else can reply... Q: Is this alternator gauge rebuildable, or not?...There is a detent on the rim of the face and looks to me like the main cap would "pop-off", like a watch case. The Stewart-Warner (SW) model is from 1968. If not, I would like to restore this...

Good one rm. You made me laugh with the line about the guys burning out their points and ignition coils while trying to get into mj's "ro__en" crabby cake. A sense of humor...I like that. It all makes sense now the way you, Averagesupernova and Nucleus have explained it (along with the wiring...

Yes, I believe so Fahlin Racing. This is the best I can do picture-wise. This is a Stewart-Warner gauge from the year 1968.

Averagesupernova and/or Nucleus, 1) How do I bypass the ammeter gauge to make my car work (without the ammeter). 2) Is the below posted literal description setup of the wiring for the ammeter, and oil pressure guages correct? Please verify... Nucleus, I will do the "Voltage Drop...

Ranger Mike, To the Ammeter guage: Run a new wire from the hot wire to what connection?

This is your OP speaking Nucleus. By the way, what does OP mean?...Other Person? Other Party? or Outside Party?...Please clarify. I was waiting for the mud to settle before speaking with you. This is the wiring setup to the alternator gauge and the oil pressure gauge as it stands now. 1)...

Fahlin Racing, Yes, SW. The gauge is installed in the console (next to the oil pressure guage) on a 1968 Ford Mustang 428CJ FB equipped with a 4 speed manual trani.

The 1968 alternator gauge is 'smoked' The replacement Stewart-Warner gauge is different - it reads "Amperes" instead of "Alternator". I would like to save the casing on my unit...There is a detent on the rim of the casing and looks to me like the main cap would "pop-off", like a watch case. If...

Averagesupernova, You're right on the money. My alternator gauge is smoked. Got a live reading (from the test light) on the lug nut with the heavy duty alternator gauge wire, but nothing from the other lug nut. I have to order a new gauge from the States. It will take some time to get here, so...