Re: How much electric current?

[Andre Bjorkheim <andreb.mail@gte.net>]

Daniel Brideau wrote:
>
> Specifically, if you have one in your car, what are the extremes you see?  I'll
> assume the needle would peg (or come close) while you are starting the engine,
> but how about while driving?

    Your ammeter will only read (during starting) the voltage required
for the starter solenoid (not to mention the other various electrical
bits) but it wont tell you the amperage going to your starter (wrong
circuit).

You wouldn't want an ammeter on the starter unless for testing purposes.

Andre'
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