Re: [MV] 12 volt + ground back to - ground system

From: Steve & Jeannie Keith (cckw@comcast.net)
Date: Sat Jan 01 2005 - 04:41:51 PST


Reverse the battery connections

disconnect the FIELD wire from the generator

With a short piece of wire, touch BRIEFLY the
FIELD terminal on the generator to battery +

Steve AKA Dr Deuce

----- Original Message -----
From: "42Ford GPW" <ilovejeeps@hotmail.com>
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Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 8:07 PM
Subject: [MV] 12 volt + ground back to - ground system

>I have an M3 halftrack that is running great, etc., but it is set up as a
>12 volt + ground system.
>
> My books say it should be a 12 volt Negative ground electrical system .
>
>
> what steps do I have to take in order to get it back to a normal - ground
> system ??
>
> thanks in advance!
>
>
>
> Mike Curtis
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