On Sunday I heard an interesting item re: positive ground. It seems that the
Brits converted to negative ground because they found that w/pos ground the
body would rot faster.
Ant thoughts?
'66 Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Joseph Roach <jroach@qualcomm.com>
To: Adam Fox <foxy@pipeline.com.au>; roadsters
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 11:06 PM
Subject: Re: 1500 alternator swap.
> Hi Adam,
> Welcome to the list!
>
> The electrical system of the 1500 works fine with positive ground. All my
> gauges work, the AM radio, horn, headlights (now with halogens), tail
> lights, wipers, heater, all run fine with the stock alternator. I had the
> alternator rebuilt and detailed so it looks new. If you look around, you
> should be able to find a shop that can rebuild your stock one. The starter
> can be rebuilt too. I think the system is simple and reliable as is.
>
> Now then, if you're thinking about hooking up a new radio or running
> electronic ignition than go for the swap.
>
> Joseph Roach
> 65 1500
> San Diego
>
> BTW: For the stock look, the color of the tape for the wiring harnesses is
> grey.
>
> At 02:58 PM 6/15/00 +1000, Adam Fox wrote:
> >Hey all, a new list member from Australia. Im currently restoring a 65
> >1500, the crossover model, which i understand runs a positive earth
> >electrical system. I will be changing over to a neg earth system when i
> >come to the wiring stage and installing an internal reg bosch alternator,
> >mainly to make it simpler and more reliable. Do the guages run from the
> >car's 12v supply or do they need there own regulated supply? any other
tips
> >for this swap? Thanks in advance....
> >Adam Fox
>
>
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