[Steve C]

Andy,

Thanks!

Good to know the meter is 12V (was thinking I might need to rewind the meter movement resistor if 24V to achieve proper scale readings).

That CAV sure is well built as compared to newer ammeters.

If bulb is installed from the rear would be in center of the shunt and exposed to heat from the shunt (problem if a plastic bulb socket?); also wheras the socket will be grounded it could vibrate loose and short against the shunt if metal.

Hard to tell from pics but, also looks as though the rear of the meter movement would be very close to bulb?

What about mounting the socket through the top of the case...looks as though there is room there?

Re mirror...Now I understand.

Thanks again.

Regards, Steve