redbelly1948
New User
Hello all,
Seem to be having an issue with converting my 1948 8N to a single wire alternator. Got the kit and followed the instructions to a tee, but....
First off when I bought her from the original owner she did not have keys and they direct wired from the coil to a "Pull on & off switch." The Amp meter was not connected and I have no lights as of yet installed. The "Pull on & off switch" was also wired to the existing resistor at the junction. NOTHING else was wired to the existing resistor. (original set up image attached)
Tried wiring using the existing 6V coil direct to the old resistor and when I connected the battery...Sparks and Smoke! No good. Then added the additional resistor and it did the same.
Since there was NO Amp meter connected at first, I did make sure to switch the wires as directed from the instructions.
Cant find ANYTHING on this problem. PLEASE HELP!!
Cheers,
Seem to be having an issue with converting my 1948 8N to a single wire alternator. Got the kit and followed the instructions to a tee, but....
First off when I bought her from the original owner she did not have keys and they direct wired from the coil to a "Pull on & off switch." The Amp meter was not connected and I have no lights as of yet installed. The "Pull on & off switch" was also wired to the existing resistor at the junction. NOTHING else was wired to the existing resistor. (original set up image attached)
Tried wiring using the existing 6V coil direct to the old resistor and when I connected the battery...Sparks and Smoke! No good. Then added the additional resistor and it did the same.
Since there was NO Amp meter connected at first, I did make sure to switch the wires as directed from the instructions.
Cant find ANYTHING on this problem. PLEASE HELP!!
Cheers,