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#92761 08/26/2005 4:37 AM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 51 | Can any one tell me if my '46 GMC 2 1/2 ton maple leaf is a positive or negative ground? And any ideas where I can get plug wires?
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#92762 08/26/2005 5:38 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | well, GMC's generally were positive ground back then, but no tellin about Maple Leafs - I think actually they were "heavy" Chevy's, in which case they'd be neg ground for plug wires, any auto parts store should be able to come close enuff - any early GM I6 wires will work - what engine's in it? been changed or original? the Reynolds Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin may have some info, if yer not tooo far from there Bill | | |
#92763 08/26/2005 12:34 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 343 | Just check which terminal of the battery is attached to the frame (If the negative is attached to the frame it is negatively grounded).
1954 GMC 1/2-ton Longbed
1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
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#92764 08/27/2005 12:30 AM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 51 | thanks guys I'm about 30minutes away from Reynold's Museum, and the truck had no battery when I aquired this Gem. Thanks again..Scott | | |
#92765 08/27/2005 1:11 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Look for a polarity designation on the coil. The side that attaches to the distributor will be the same as your ground.
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#92766 08/27/2005 5:43 AM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 51 | Great you guys have been a great deal of help.
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