Description & Operation: Ammeter

1971 Mercury Montego Base, 5.8L Eng VIN H, Not Available TransSECTION Ammeter

Gauge is a shunt type which senses the direction and rate of flow of electrical current to or from the battery to indicate whether the battery is being charged or discharged. Ammeter is non-adjustable.

RENDER: 1.0x

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