Re: Rallye Pak junction block

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Ammeter problem depends on the application. The 75-up Rallye Pak ammeter gets its information through a couple of 14 or 16 gauge wires, which obviously don't carry a huge load. The ammeter in these Rallye Paks aren't a major conductor for the vehicle's electrical load.

On older cars and Jeeps, however, the ammeter is load-bearing. I've seen numerous FSJs with burnt up dashboards as a result of a crappy ammeter. These Jeep ammeters are fed by 10 gauge wires, so it's obvious they carry some current. 

So, the 75-newer ammeter doesn't pose as big a threat to vehicle safety as the older ones do, and it's functionality is marginal at best, but for those who desire a correct, stock appearance, there is no suitable substitute. It's a shame that AMC never used a voltmeter in these setups like they did in the Eagles, even though the Eagles and Spirit/Concords overlapped for a few years. 

It would be really nice if someone could have a stock-appearing lens made for the 75-newer Rallye Pak for a voltmeter that would allow usage of an Eagle voltmeter---this would solve a few problems!

In regards to a junction block for the ammeter connection at the solenoid area--I've used a simple junction block I buy here at Year One for a Chevelle application (part number 7562N, costs $8.60) that looks nice and works well. You might even be able to pick one up at your local auto parts store or stereo shop. There isn't a specific junction block you *have* to use.

Jeff Reeves
Auburn GA
79 Spirit GT
73 Javelin
72 Javelin SST
69 Ambassador DPL


Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2005 12:23:01 -0400
From: farna@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Ralley Pack Junction Block
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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The ammeter is a source of car fires in many instances because it must have a good bit of juice flowing through it to wok. I'd consider replacing the stock ammeter with an aftermarket volt meter. It doesn't need a load running through it. 


On June 8, 2005 Sly Rose wrote:

> Hi folks!
> 
> I am knee deep into my Pacer resto.  I have found a ralley pack to install, and it came with a V-8 harness.  I have put it through the firewall (very easy to do if you have the dash out) and it looks like I have to lengthen the solenoid wire because the solenoid is on the driver side of the 6.  One thing I haven't been able to find is the  junction block for the ammeter.  Does anyone kow where to find one of these?  I have tried the AMC guys, with no luck.  Does anyone have a spare, or at least a picture of what one looks like?  I am dead in the water without this piece!  Fortunately, I think that they are fairly generic for any 70's AMC with ammeter.  Is that true?
> 
> Thanks for your help!  Yous guys are da best!
> 
> Sly


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