| dajo | -- 09-26-2024 @ 6:21 PM |
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My 40 just has a volt meter. I would like to get an amp reading just to see if generator is working. When I tried a digital vom it jumped all over so I went to my old analog and got a steady reading. My question is if I buy a digital amp clamp will I be able to get as steady accurate reading or will it jump all over also? Thanks Dave
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| JayChicago | -- 09-27-2024 @ 4:52 AM |
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Your dash voltmeter tells if it is charging. The yellow part of the voltmeter dial indicates about 6 volt, battery voltage, not charging. When the needle moves into the green part of the dial, is measuring about 7 volt, indicates is charging.
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| 40 Coupe | -- 09-27-2024 @ 7:27 AM |
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The voltmeter is a very good indication of charging. An ammeter is not needed.
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| ford38v8 | -- 09-27-2024 @ 11:28 PM |
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Dajo, now you have three replies that agree on voltmeters being a valuable indicator of charger function. I really can’t understand why Ford switched over to amp meters. Alan This message was edited by ford38v8 on 9-27-24 @ 11:29 PM
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