Wiring

[Guest]

I am contemplating rewiring my 1976 Berwick. While 'investigating' the existing wiring I was surprised to find that the negative wires went through the 3 Way Vetus isolating switch while the positive wires went directly from the batteries to the starter motor - is this correct?

 

[philip_stevens]

Antrim,
On my Konsort, the main negative cable is connected to the engine body, while the positives from batteries one and two go through the Vetus type off/1/2/both isolator. My engine is a Bukh with a Paris-Rhone alternator, if that makes any difference.
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regards,
Philip

 

[david_bagshaw]

Which is connected to the ground as what you say could indicate a
+ve earth, although most car manufacturers changed to -ve earth in the 60s

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