Well, there is supposed to be a ground lead from the alternator, assuming it's
the stock unit. I can't verify the battery cable situation because the battery
on
mine is in the trunk and the alternator is grounded to the block.
Datsundude@aol.com wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My name is dean and i just purchased a 70 1600 roadster, i test drove the car
> and purchased it. The owner said he put in a battery from another car for the
> purpose of selling and wanted to keep the battery.
>
> No problem i said, went to get the money and came back to tow it home, got
> home, took the battery out of my z car and NOTHING, only thing that would
> work or show power was the s-brake light on the dash, no gauges moved or
> lights worked.
> The + battery cable has a 6'' lead that goes nowhere, is this an accessory
> wire or what. I seen a electric diagram from Gordons Garage that shows a lead
> from - post to the regulator, is this correct???.
> Any suggestions would greatly helpful.
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Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org
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