Accidental + - Conversion!
Paul Rische (prische(at)mshare.cupertino.k12.ca.us)
Mon, 3 Jun 1996 14:40:17 -0800
While trying to trace the problem of why my Tach would not work, I found
the problem in my coil connection. About 8 months ago I switched a coil
from a series II into my series V paying close attention to the physical
position of the connections from the series II(not looking at the + or -).
I connected it up in the same way it was connected on the series II. I
hadn't been thinking about the difference in + or - earth so I ended up
installing it incorrectly on the series V with the connections set for a
positive earth car.
What I don't understand is why the engine ran just fine with the
terminations wrong. I've been driving it for about 8 months that way. I
switched it back and the engine still works and also now the tach works.
Does anyone know why the engine would work with the coil terminations
reversed and have I done any damage to anything because of it? Do I need to
reset timing or anything?
This is a pretty forgiving car if you can make a mistake like that and
still run the car!