Dave Lapham wrote:
>
> Generator -> Alternator
> I looked at the alternator I installed on my Healey last night. One thing
> to remember is that to use an alternator, one must either convert the car to
> negative ground (if it is not presently that way) or reverse the polarity of
> the diodes in the alternator. I personally think converting the car to
> negative ground is the way to go, it makes eventual replacement of the
> alternator easier if it becomes necessary. Besides, if you have a car like
> mine with a mechanical tach, the only step (if you're replacing the
> generator) is to reverse the battery cables.
**** You also have to reverse the primary wires to the spark coil! If you
don't, the polarity of the spark will be reversed, and the car will run
badly. It will stumble on acceleration, and in general behave as if the
coil were marginal.
- Jerry Kaidor
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