Jim,
Thanks for your help and the detial.....I'm waiting on a larger scale gauge
Bob
Jim Miller wrote:
> If your 98 is the same as my 99 (I believe it is) it is simple. Your +
> battery cable splits into 2 cables at the battery. 1 runs straight down and
> goes to the starter. the other runs to the underhood fuse box beside the
> battery. That is where you want to insert the amp meter. Your meter should
> still be capable of at least 150 amps or more. My alternator is rated at
> 135 amps on my 99 R/T so you want at least 20% more than that in the amp
> meter scale. I would not use wire any smaller than 8 ga and probably better
> to use 6 but not absolutely necessary. Look at your truck and see if it is
> not just like my 99. Jim in Waco.
>
> bob wrote:
>
> > I'm getting ready to install an "under the hood" amp gauge. The wiring
> > directions call for installing it in the line that runs between the alt
> > and the main breaker box.....I'm not interested in what the charging
> > amps are, but what I'm pulling when all of my electronics are on at a
> > show. The directions also say to stay away from the feed to the starter.
> > Can anyone shed any light on this for me?
> > Thanks
> > Bob
> >
> > Lowered 1998 Metallic Red Extended Cab
> > 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Street Scene Roll Pan, Shaved Tailgate, Lund
> > Wiper Cowl, S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom Bed, 13"
> > Video System, K&N, F&B, TB, Stillen Bumper Cover, Nitto 275's all around
> > on Chrome R/T Wheels, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity Kappa's,
> > Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130.
> >
> > New Pictures "by Chuck" at http://www.intense99dak.com/bob.htm
-- Lowered 1998 Metallic Red Extended Cab 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Street Scene Roll Pan, Shaved Tailgate, Lund Wiper Cowl, S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom Bed, 13" Video System, K&N, F&B, TB, Stillen Bumper Cover, Nitto 275's all around on Chrome R/T Wheels, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity Kappa's, Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130.New Pictures "by Chuck" at http://www.intense99dak.com/bob.htm
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