Checking 6 volt neg ground output with multi meter

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by TLR

Can anyone let me know the best way to check a 6 volt neg ground output with multi meter on my 1931 "A" with an alternator. It seems my battery is not charging and getting weaker as time goes on.

Thanks in advance.

I gotta ask, Are you sure your car is 6 volts negative ground? Model As are usually 6 volt positive ground.

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by Ruth

I gotta ask, Are you sure your car is 6 volts usually negative ground? Model As are 6 volt positive ground.

Most alternator conversion regards of voltage are negative ground.

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Most alternator conversion regards of voltage are negative ground.

I looked at Snyder's, Bratton's and Berts and their 6 volt alternators
are positive ground.

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by Bob C

I looked at Snyder's, Bratton's and Berts and their 6 volt alternators
are positive ground.

Well we'll find out. Maybe thats the problem.

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by Ruth

I gotta ask, Are you sure your car is 6 volts negative ground? Model As are usually 6 volt positive ground.

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Most alternator conversion regards of voltage are negative ground.

Originally Posted by Bob C

I looked at Snyder's, Bratton's and Berts and their 6 volt alternators
are positive ground.

Thank you, Bob C.