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Chevrolet positive ground?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by MarkKoch, May 29, 2010.

  1. MarkKoch
    Joined: Jan 16, 2010
    Posts: 294

    MarkKoch
    Member
    from Maryland

    Ive done a search on here and only found info on fords being positive ground(years accordingly).Trying to figure out if my 48 chevrolet stylemaster is positive ground.It was hooked up negative ground when I got It but finding some of the mistakes made by previous owners I wouldn't suspect that that could be backwards.I finally got it out for a short drive and when I got home battery was discharged,car would not start back up.charged battery on charger-car started.I have picked up a voltage regulator and will install that tomorrow.Wires from alternator are also in bad condition -will be replacing them to.Do I need to polarize the regulator
     
  2. Crestliner
    Joined: Dec 31, 2002
    Posts: 3,013

    Crestliner
    Member

    Chevy is negative ground. You will need to polarize a new regulator.
     
  3. MarkKoch
    Joined: Jan 16, 2010
    Posts: 294

    MarkKoch
    Member
    from Maryland

    Thanks for the info man,now I'm ready to tackle that job tomorrow,hopefully the new regulator and wires get the job done -keep`n the battery charged up .
     
  4. the GM regulator that was on the car for a generator? should be marked on the side of the base if it is P or N ground if you have a six volt system yet? look on the old regulator
     
    Last edited: May 29, 2010

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