polarity switching questions

Post by **rusty_68** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:22 pm

smashing thats exactly what I needed I knew it was simple but as I say I could'nt remember

Post by **Rasputin** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:30 pm

If you have the original alternator (11ac) it is positive earth.I don`t know if can change it to negative earth.

Post by **rusty_68** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:24 pm

would this pic help identify the alternator ?

and whats this ?

Post by **Rasputin** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:20 pm

That does look like an 11ac Alternator, and the other thing is the control unit for the 11ac Alternator.As I said it is positive earth and as far as I know you cannot change it to negative earth.I expect someone with more information than me will be along soon to put you (and me ) right!

Post by **rusty_68** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:46 pm

ah so the soloution is to fit a modern alternator and wire it accordingly thats cool I have a decent alternator somewhere from a mini ;)
it was the rest of the car that worried me ;)

I'll just tuck the original wireing out of the way and leave the control box where it is and put the alternator in storage

Post by **Rasputin** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:26 pm

The control unit will need to be removed or at least disconnected as it is only for use with the 11ac alternator.Whatever you do, don`t throw either of them away as I`m sure there is someone out there who would like to fit them as original equipment on their Panda.

Post by **rusty_68** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:41 pm

yup I'll unplug it and leave it where it is and when I get rid the new owner will be supplied with the original alternator ;)
I understand the originalist owners sort of but me myself could'nt give a monkeys about originality ;)
I just love driveing classics but want some modern'ish comforts espicialy a temp gauge and music