Alternator Conversion :- Instrumentation Reverse Polarity ?

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Alternator Conversion :- Instrumentation Reverse Polarity ?

Post by scoot » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:18 pm

Got my nice new alternator from Hillmart in readiness for conversion on my MK1. Got a good clear wiring diagram with it too to ditch the dynamo.
Now I realise I've got to convert to Neg Earth, but what dash instruments do I need to reverse polarity on (forget the clock...that hasn't worked EVER !) Olly Steward Sceptre 511 did kindly advise me sometime ago, but I lost his email !! So any ideas please.....don't want any nasty "dashboard BBQ's !"

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Re: Alternator Conversion :- Instrumentation Reverse Polarity ?

Post by rooted » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:45 pm

Ive done this on two Hillman Imps and didnt have to change anything behind the dash , as you say some clocks are +earth only so that will have to go as well as the radio if it cant be converted , ( usually says on it inside ). Other than that nothing i know of , should all work fine , ive never had any problems , Make sure you get the correct plug and holding clip for the alternator as well as suitable cable , oh and solder all the crimps dont just crimp em on , I work for Lucas auto electrical ( rewind div ) so i know about these things ( but not much else :o

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Re: Alternator Conversion :- Instrumentation Reverse Polarity ?

Post by scoot » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:42 pm

Rooted.....I've PM'd you !!

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Re: Alternator Conversion :- Instrumentation Reverse Polarity ?

Post by rooted » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:49 pm

scoot wrote:Rooted.....I've PM'd you !!
just checked , didnt get a PM , TRY AGAIN IM :?

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Re: Alternator Conversion :- Instrumentation Reverse Polarity ?

Post by scoot » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:52 pm

just posted it now......

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Re: Alternator Conversion :- Instrumentation Reverse Polarity ?

Post by scoot » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:52 pm

reply direct to taylor_ad@yahoo.com

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