I am looking for some guidance. I have a recent purchase of a 1951 3100 with original 216, 6 volt system. The truck has not been driven all year due to some fuel issues. I had disconnected the battery while replacing the fuel tank. Upon reinstalling the battery, I realized that I had not taken notice if it was connected Positive ground or negative ground when I had removed it. I know these vehicles were originally positive ground, but I believe it may have been changed to negative ground (not sure) Anyway, the battery was dead, so I had it recharged, and I am ready to reinstall it. I have heard that one has to polarize the regulator before connecting the battery. Is this true and, if so, how do I do it? And can I make it negative ground, if it was not so already?
First, if your truck is a Chevy, as you indicated with the 3100 designation, it is a negative ground system. As far as polarizing the voltage regulator, it should not be necessary when just installing a battery. It’s already polarized.ðŸ›
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
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Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
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