Ammeter query

[Woodland]

Hi All, I need to get a new ammeter for my 1953 AJS 18S, checked the parts listing and it calls for part number 36084, no problem.
But when I enter this number into the spares search it gives me two options, either a 12amp or 8amp ammeter, which is the correct for for my machine?
Regards
Gary

[Mick D]

Hi

It would have been an 8-0-8 ammeter one originally but if you're considering a 12 volt conversion folk go for 12-0-12

Regards Mick

[Woodland]

Thanks Mick, going to stay on 6 Volt system, so will get the 8-0-8 ammeter

[Groily]

Hi

It would have been an 8-0-8 ammeter one originally but if you're considering a 12 volt conversion folk go for 12-0-12

Regards Mick

They do. I have never for the life of me understood why, given there are hlaf the amps trundling round in 12v systems!

[Mick D]

I have never for the life of me understood why, given there are hlaf the amps trundling round in 12v systems!

Ditto