Ammeter show always "0"

[pyrsos]

Hi everybody!!!
I just installed a new Balmar 621-70-SR-IG alternator on a MD!!C Volvo Penta engine of my sailing boat.

I connected (among others) the Positive output of it, through the Ammeter to the "Batt" end of ignition Switch, then to the (+) of the solenoid (starter) and finally after that to the (+) pole of the battery.

Though, when i start the engine, i read almost 14V on the voltmeter (I was reading 12,8 with the engine off), the reading on the Ammeter is 0 !!!

Could you please tell me possible reasons for this troubleshooting?
Your help will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Spyros
pyrsos2@hotmail.com

[Don Moyer]

Spyros,

With a charging voltage of 14 and 12.8 volts showing on your battery with
the engine off, it appears that your alternator is working OK. I would
suspect the ammeter.

Don Moyer

[pyrsos]

you was right..

Dear Don,
you was right. It was the ammeter damaged.
As soon as i changed it, i saw changing current on the new one.
Thank you very much for your advice.
Spyros