Jamesbo

My cheepo Sunpro amp gauge went "Tango Uniform" and spark flew while a friend was driv'in the Vista.

I guess Pop was right when he said,

"Ya get what a pay fer.............if you're lucky"

I think the charred Made in China says it all.

Oldsguy

YEOW! I have opted for a voltmeter instead of a true Ammeter because of the high current present at the gauge, that kind of damage shown is good enough reason for me. Any other damage done?

70 cutlass s

How do you like your amp gauge. I think I want it baked. Well done please.

That sucks.

Jamesbo

No thank goodness

That's what my bud Donny does also.

Huuuuuuuuum Maybe I should rethink this one.

Lady72nRob71

Looks like the insulator was poorly installed. Glad a big fire did not occure.
Unfortunately many of the more expensive brands come off the same boat, too....

Shizzy

WOW!

Im glad I tossed mine in the dumpster years ago!

Jamesbo

Dan,

It seems the experts agree with you and Donny

http://www.egauges.com/ATM_Tips.asp?...terammeter.htm

Coulda, woulda, shoulda gets me very time.

Blk71SX

not the first ammeter to do that, and won't be the last

MJAKS462

That pisses me off , everything is fricken made overseas. I am tired of it.

OLD SKL 69

I won't buy chinesium gauges either. I have used Autometer gauges in my other ride and have not had any issues. They aren't cheap, but to the best of my knowledge, are still made here.

stan 65 cutlass

interesting, looks like the negative side took the worst hit??????????

Oldsguy

Just a lucky day....

Olds64

MN71W30

70 Chevelles have a factory amp guage. I've never seen one "not burned out" They're dangerous.

citcapp

Jamsbo,

looks like you overcooked it. Next time turn it down to 200 after you brown it and let it bake for two hours, should turn out just fine. A nice glaze will set it off well.

PS I vote for the volt gauge as well

Don L/442

I was behind the Visa in Jamesbo's Droptop when this happened.I thought it was on fire from the smoke that came from the car.

Fellow Olds owners on the way home from the BOP&C pulled over with us. There were 3 fire extinguishers on that car in 20 seconds.THANKS GUYS!!!!

It was all burnt wire smoke,no fire but very close.

Believe it or not a Swiss Army knife and finger nail clippers got her going and back home.(I love these old cars)

Note the knife and clippers were NOT made in china.

It burnt the lead from the gauge all the way to the battery.WOW

Jamesbo

Thanks Donny fer look'in after 2 cars for me.

I'm glad I missed it and went home the other way or I'd be in ICU with a heart attack.