Ammeter/Alternator issue

So, after reading up a little bit on an alternator pushing more than around 60 amps, you should bypass the ammeter. Is that because it will "fry" the ammeter, fry the wiring, connections inadequate, or will it just peg the meter to the C and keep it there? Does anyone make an ammeter that looks like the original that will register what an 85 amp alternator puts out? What gauge wire for an 85 amp output alternator is suitable? I've seen 10 gauge being recommended. I am not running anything...

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Author: Juan Veldez