[DeTomaso] Amp Meter Readings and a/c charging

[Scott Bell]

Nice catch John on the possible volt meter. Makes a lot of sense and it is easy enough to check!!!

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From: detomaso-bounces at poca.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of John Buckman
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 10:41 AM
To: detomaso at poca.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Amp Meter Readings and a/c charging

Amp meter - mine reads perhaps 35 at idle, and 70 or so when engine is going
more than perhaps 1500 rpm.  With the engine off it is pegged at -75.

>>>I would suspect that a PO had a volt meter installed in the stock Veglia ammeter housing, probably
with a 0-15 volts scale.  If you look at the back of the "ammeter", you should find that the two large wires 
have been disconnected, and that there are two small wires connected to the gauge.

Do people ever add a hose and remote the charge point

>>>Yes, I have seen that done.

I am figuring the charge fixtures are typically on the compressor - so out comes the back
panel to get to them. 

>>>Yes, the charging ports are usually on the compressor or immediately adjacent to it.
No need to pull the panel, just jack up the car for access.

John

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