I forget where I read it, but the reason for positive ground on early
British cars was to promote a better spark at the plugs. Seems the
point system works better positive ground. I will try to find this
info. I don't know if I read it on the web or in a book?
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite (positive ground, no problems, no rust)
56 BN2 (will be positive ground)
Rick wrote:
>Ed says:
>
><<This would in theroy help slow rusting rather than promote it.>>
>
>"
>"Sounds" good Biff, BUT please explain why Mack Trucks ( and most of that
>industry) used + Ground.
>
>And can still be ordered to this day.
>
>There is a B-61 Mack Wrecker in this area that is ORIGINAL except for an
>overspray & re-lettering that is more solid that an Healey or MG ever
>thought about. And yes, STILL + ground.
>
>I did 2-way radio work on fleets of Macks, KiddeWompers & Petercars that
>where ALL + ground.
>NO probs.
>
>And why do you think it is that you can stop in any major truck stop and
>PURCHASE either a "convertible" radio or one in just plain + Ground
>configuration???
>
>Sorry, but in MHO, the entire discussion is both a waste of time AND bogus!!
>
>Ed
>'63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey) [still + ground WITH radio]
><G>
>"
>
>Please do not "shoot the messenger"!!!!!!
>
>Rick
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