Re: IML: Backwards Batteries

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Oh no!!! this note posted multiple times! Sorry folks! I was on the 
other P.C. over at storage.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 2 May 2007 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Backwards Batteries

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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