On 28 mar 1997, DANMAS@aol.com wrote:
> As I see it, the following changes will need to be made:
>
> 1) replace the generator/control box with an alternator
No. Just "flash"[1] the generator, and you'll be fine.
> 2) reverse the ammeter leads
Yes.
> 3) swap the ignition coil, or reverse the leads
Somewhat surprisingly, yes.
> 4) swap the battery leads
Obviously!
> 5) reverse the leads to the interior heater
No.
> 6) change the starter
No. The starter motor nor other major electric motors in you car has a
permanent magnet. So they will run in the same direction regardless of
polarity.
> b) The windshield wiper motor converts rotary motion to linear motion, so the
> direction of rotation is of no concern.
Again, it will run the same direction.
Your other assumptions re. bi-metal devices etc. are correct.
Various extra equipment may cause problems, esp. radios, electronic
gadgets of various sorts.
Egil
[1] I.e. apply the new battery voltage to it for a second.
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