Re: IML: Backwards Batteries

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

When I bought my '55 Imperial, I didn't know that it was positive 
ground, so I foolishly hooked up the battery backwards. The car ran 
that way, but the generator smoked, and it fried the radio and Fuel 
Gauge. I have since fixed the radio, not gotten around to the gas 
gauge, and the generator never gave trouble after the battery was 
connected correctly.

Jumping a car backwards is a differnt scenario as described in another 
post.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: fljoslin@xxxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 2 May 2007 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 1965 electricals

A friend once hooked up the battery on a 69 Pontiac Parisenne 
backwards.
There was smoke and hissing sounds. Very impressive. We were not sure 
to run away from the car or towards it.
I do not recall what happened to the car after that! 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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Subject: Re: IML: 1965 electricals
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 10:43:29 -0400


If the battery was hooked up backwards,
everything would not be dead, but several
things would go worng, or be damaged. Be sure
that the cable from the block is attached to
the negative (-) terminal of the battery, and
that the one attached to the relay is connected
to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. If
they are, then they are properly connected even
if they are the wrong color.

If you really mean 1955 instead of 1965. the
above information is incorrect. 1955 Imperials
are POSITIVE GROUND.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bogart3147@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 2 May 2007 5:09 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 1965 electricals

I think you're right.  I think the cables are
reversed or, in my case, most of the black
hoses have turned red.
 
I don't have a voltage meter or test light now.  I need to get one.
 
As far as the electrical EVERYTHING is dead.
 
Timothy
 
I'm surprised the red one ends up under the a/c.  The negative cable
(usually black) is terminated somewhere around the a/c compressor.  It 
hooks
directly to the engine.  Is this cable connected to the negative 
terminal on
the battery?

Couple o' questions..
Do you have a Voltage meter or test light?
Is everything in the car dead or just the starting circuit?

               Steve B.




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