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41panelmark · 06-20-2020, 01:54 PM

I would like to know what is involved in changing a car from positive to negative ground. I think I have a good idea on this but I am guessing there is a list of things that need to happen from the gauges to the generator.

Thanks in advance.

J Franklin · 06-20-2020, 02:16 PM

What are you trying to accomplish? I think it involves the coil and ammeter wiring, plus maybe new battery cables. It really is unnecessary though.

Charlie Stephens · 06-20-2020, 02:54 PM

If you are still 6 volts leave it alone, you won't gain any benefits. Changing 12 volts is good because you will be compatible with modern electronics. What are you trying to do?

Charlie Stephens

41panelmark · 06-20-2020, 03:07 PM

Dang, that is what I thought. I am trying to run some LED bulbs or entire units for the rear taillights. All of the above require Neg. ground.

FlatheadTed · 06-20-2020, 03:26 PM

There are LEDs that are Pos earth out there

Bob C · 06-20-2020, 03:33 PM

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Black Fifty · 06-20-2020, 06:00 PM

This may also be helpful.

This is a recent thread and quite thorough. I'd recommend checking that one out if you haven't already.

Mike

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...dim+headlights

41panelmark · 06-21-2020, 06:45 PM

Thanks very much guys, this helps a lot. This is why I love this forum, lots of knowledge and help here as per usual.

06-20-2020, 01:54 PM	#1
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Changing from Positive to Negative ground I would like to know what is involved in changing a car from positive to negative ground. I think I have a good idea on this but I am guessing there is a list of things that need to happen from the gauges to the generator. Thanks in advance.

06-20-2020, 02:16 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,369	Re: Changing from Positive to Negative ground What are you trying to accomplish? I think it involves the coil and ammeter wiring, plus maybe new battery cables. It really is unnecessary though.

06-20-2020, 02:54 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,303	Re: Changing from Positive to Negative ground If you are still 6 volts leave it alone, you won't gain any benefits. Changing 12 volts is good because you will be compatible with modern electronics. What are you trying to do? Charlie Stephens

06-20-2020, 03:07 PM	#4
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: Changing from Positive to Negative ground Dang, that is what I thought. I am trying to run some LED bulbs or entire units for the rear taillights. All of the above require Neg. ground.

06-20-2020, 03:26 PM	#5
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,745	Re: Changing from Positive to Negative ground There are LEDs that are Pos earth out there __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

06-20-2020, 03:33 PM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,356	Re: Changing from Positive to Negative ground Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here you go. https://www.ledlight.com/6-volt-posi...ed-lights.aspx

06-20-2020, 06:00 PM	#7
Black Fifty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: The Thumb of Michigan Posts: 107	Re: Changing from Positive to Negative ground This may also be helpful. This is a recent thread and quite thorough. I'd recommend checking that one out if you haven't already. Mike https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...dim+headlights

06-21-2020, 06:45 PM	#8
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: Changing from Positive to Negative ground Thanks very much guys, this helps a lot. This is why I love this forum, lots of knowledge and help here as per usual.