Yup, unless you want to maintain the generator instead of converting. Hmm,
you should be able to replarize the generator and turn the batter around
and get a negative ground system, shoudn't you? The ammeter would also
have to be reversed. Any idea on the other instruments?
Anyone tried repolarizing a generator like this?
Peace,
Pat
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On Fri, 4 Oct 2002, Fred Schroeder wrote:
> It's a lot easier to convert the car to negative ground then you won't have
> to worry about it.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Fred Schroeder
> Denison, TX
> SRL311-13359
> TDROC
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
> To: "Dan Zubkoff" <datsun65@hotmail.com>
> Cc: <Daniel@nowroc.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 12:48 PM
> Subject: Re: 64 vs. 66
>
>
> > Positive ground radios shouldn't be a big problem, at least they weren't
> > several years ago. When most cars went to 12V negative ground there were
> > still plenty of cars with 6V negative ground and 12V positive ground
> > around There was an adapter (DC to DC converter) that could be set to
> > convert either 6V negative ground or 12V positive ground to 12V negative
> > ground. I haven't looked for one of these in many years, but there should
> > be a source for them. With this converter installed you can install any
> > 12V negative ground accessory you like!
> >
> > Peace,
> > Pat
> >
> > - Support Habitat for Humanity, A "hand up", not a "hand out" -
> >
> > Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor/Future planner, CS Dept,
> > University of Texas, 1 University Station C0500,Austin, Tx. 78712-1188 USA
> > voice (512)471-9730, fax (512)471-8885, horne@cs.utexas.edu
> >
> > On Fri, 4 Oct 2002, Dan Zubkoff wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Daniel,
> > >
> > > I have both a 64 and a 66....
> > >
> > > The 64 has drum brakes all the way around and uses 6 wheel cylibders (4
> > > front & two back)and a different brake master and hoses than the 66. The
> > > master is NLA, but there is another unit (I think from a 411) that will
> work
> > > instead. The brake parts are hard to come by...
> > >
> > > The rear end has a lower gear ratio than the 66. Also, the 64 is a
> positive
> > > ground car and the 66 is negative ground. Good luck in trying to find a
> > > replacement positive ground radio!!! Also, the 64 uses 13 inch rims, not
> 14
> > > inch like the later cars.
> > >
> > > Also, the top of the windshield frame and the soft top frame are
> different.
> > > The front bow on the top frame is made of wood!
> > >
> > > In general, parts are harder to come by for the 1500s, but the early
> cars
> > > are just a blast to drive & own!
> > >
> > > Dan Zubkoff
> > > San Mateo, CA
> > > 1964 SPL310 1500
> > > 1966 CSP311 Silvia
> > > 1966 SPL311 1600
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "Daniel Beatty" <Daniel@nowroc.com>
> > > >Reply-To: "Daniel Beatty" <Daniel@nowroc.com>
> > > >To: "Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > >Subject: 64 vs. 66
> > > >Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 00:50:49 -0700
> > > >
> > > >G'day,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >I sent this to the list today, but it never appeared so I will try
> > > >again.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >What are the differences between the 64 and the 66 other than engine
> > > >size, exterior and interior? I thought that there were differences in
> > > >the chassis and some other bits. Are there special things that I
> should
> > > >look for in a 64 that I am thinking of buying? Are all parts as
> readily
> > > >available as the later model Roadsters?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Anyone on the list have a 64??
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Cheers,
> > > >
> > > >Daniel Beatty
> > > >
> > > >RHD 65.5 1600
> > > >
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