New old stock gauge

[Lt.Mike]

Since plowing after dark I've been compiling parts to get the wiring straightened out on my SA and get lights on it.
This is the ignition and amp gauge that's now on it. Not sure how it works at all...



I found this on eBay. an original amp gauge that the seller stated had never been installed.
From the looks of it I had to agree and had to grab it. Rather have this than a Chinese knockoff.
Having gotten it I'm wondering if I should wait to install it when I do the restoration?
The tractor looks crusty and putting this in would be like hanging crystal chandelier in a haunted house.
Don't seem right.



and the card on the back is perfect !

[Jim Becker]

Right now, there must be some metal to metal contact under all the rust and crud. If you touch any of it, the existing contacts will be disturbed. I wouldn't touch any of it without expecting quite a bit of effort to get connections reestablished and getting things working again.

[Dale Finch]

[Lt.Mike]

I fully expect to have to run new wires.
My Lo-Boy was a mishmoshed mess so I ripped it all out and made a harness from scratch and haven’t had an issue with it since. That was a straightforward and easy project compared to all the other things I’ve had to do. I’d even dare say somewhat enjoyable.
One things for sure running new wiring is a lot easier than trying to make old wiring work like new.

[Jim Becker]

. . . I ripped it all out and made a harness from scratch . . .

And I wouldn't try changing the meter until I was ready to do all that!

[Bill Hudson]

. . . I ripped it all out and made a harness from scratch . . .

And I wouldn't try changing the meter until I was ready to do all that!

Makes perfect sense to me.

Bill

[Lt.Mike]

It’d be quick and easy if I had shop space and could actually get equipment in and out of my barn. This snow won’t go away!
I did put together an in-line fuse holder, 12v cig lighter receptacle, and hooked that directly to the battery. At least I can use my magnetic amber flasher lamp now. That might keep me from getting run down by the lunatics that run my road.