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#92761 08/26/2005 4:37 AM
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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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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

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Just check which terminal of the battery is attached to the frame (If the negative is attached to the frame it is negatively grounded).


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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

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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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Great you guys have been a great deal of help.
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