Lucas Ammeter Removal

[Barnsey]

DOes anyone know how to remove a Lucas Ammeter?  I was thinking of fitting a digital ammeter, but I can't see, for the life of me, how to detach the existing meter.  It has a transparent,plastic case, and no sign of a screw or nut. 

  If anyone can recommend a digital meter that will fit in the hole, then so much the better.



 

[Barnsey]

Failing that an analogue meter with a 3A scale rather than an 8A scale would be good.   

[Derek996]

Does it not have some tags on the back of the bezel that are folded over against the headlamp shell to retain it?

[V500]

Or even the usual U bracket secured by two BA nuts?
What use would a 3A ammeter be?

[JulianS]

The original Lucas ammeter were held in the headlamp with 4 fold over tabs like the photo. After being bent and unbent a few times they usually break off.

[Barnsey]

Maybe that is what has happened. 

 Reading the difference between 2A and 2,5A on an 8 Amp scale isn't easy.

Sadly I am not finding any 1 3/4" digital ammeters which would fit in the hole.   

[rhyatt]

Yes they have tabs.

They were only a guide

I use an led voltage monitor in the same hole , blanked off , changed colour with voltage

[V500]

Reading the difference between 2A and 2,5A on an 8 Amp scale isn't easy.

Headlamp, tail lamp and brake lamp would see the needle try and deflect well passed the 3A limit, if a 3-0-3 ammeter were available.
If the tabs have broken off the ammeter should simply push through, unless someone's glued it in with silicone or similar.