GrandpasA, 31 town sedan

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by GrandpasA

does anyone still use the postive ground system or have you all switched it to the normal way we all use our charging systems? mine is still setup as a positive ground system..something im just learning about..

I always keep my cars the same voltage and grounding the factory gave them.
Nothing wrong with 6 volt positive ground, even in my modern 1950 Studebaker.

[whirnot]

[QUOTE=GrandpasA;929234]Thank you all for the info..



As far as wiring problems, horn doesn't work, one head light works but they both come on and go out sometimes, so no night driving at the moment..

I would love to replace the entire harness cuz the one in there looks original..

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The first thing I would look at for the wiring issues, Is the wiring cap at the base of the steering column. Quite often the steering column will leak and oil gets on the electric contacts. Pop the bail off, clean the contacts and put it back on. Worked for me a couple of times. This will affect lights and horn.

[Gunmetal blue2]

Will guys I enlarged the pics and lighten it and yes it does have the two piece running board splash apron.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by GrandpasA

does anyone still use the postive ground system or have you all switched it to the normal way we all use our charging systems? mine is still setup as a positive ground system..something im just learning about..

If I left it 6 volts I would leave it positive ground. There is no advantage to change it. If I changed it to 12 volts I would go negative ground so I could run modern electronics.

Charlie Stephens

[GrandpasA]

thanks for the info on the positive ground, which i will leave unless i go 12v..

now as far as the body goes im guessing its a briggs cuz of the flat tops on the doors and larger rear side windows?
and yes it does have two piece running boards..

[GrandpasA]

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The first thing I would look at for the wiring issues, Is the wiring cap at the base of the steering column. Quite often the steering column will leak and oil gets on the electric contacts. Pop the bail off, clean the contacts and put it back on. Worked for me a couple of times. This will affect lights and horn.[/QUOTE]

im gonna give this a try when im working on her nexttime.

[Skibb]

Love your car. I have one that looks like Grandpa's, now yours. Thank you for making your A "right".

[ian Simpson]

I grew up with positive ground on early British cars. There is no reason to change unless you want to upgrade to modern electronic add-ons. There is one reason to stay with positive ground which is seldom mentioned - there is less corrosion on battery terminals and ground connections as there are less negative (pun intended) electrolysis effects.

[GrandpasA]

That makes complete sense about the ground corrosion...

Skibb, I love your ride as well, what color is that green, I really like it.. One day I will tear apart this A to paint it the correct color, and that's the color I want it to be..

[Terry,NJ]

Yes, most of us still use it. Actually, the mod.T had a - ground I believe. Many cars had + grd up until the 1950s. Ford used it until 1955, 56 was the changeover year when they went to 12V -grd. Old Mopars were also 6V + grd.
Terry

Originally Posted by GrandpasA

does anyone still use the postive ground system or have you all switched it to the normal way we all use our charging systems? mine is still setup as a positive ground system..something im just learning about..

[Purdy Swoft]

I use positive ground on mine, even the one with 12 volt and original generator. If changed to 12 volt with an alternator it is usually necessary to change to negative ground.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Even Studebaker (the best) used + ground into the 50's.

[Rusty Homestead Fl]

It's a Murray.

[GrandpasA]

Originally Posted by Rusty Homestead Fl

It's a Murray.

so its a murray? impretty confused about it at the moment, i have straight doors on the top, and it seems to me the window is larger than the murray models. you guys are the experts though, and im just learning..

[Purdy Swoft]

The picture in post number 2, if this your car, shows arched upper door window reveals and the small quarter window. The car pictured in post number 2 is a Murray body without a doubt.

[Barry B./ Ma.]

Keep it as the pos. ground as original otherwise you will have to do some wiring changes and repolarizing the generator. Nice Murray town sedan, I had one like it, mine was an early 31 straight windshield also.

[GrandpasA]

Ok Murray it is.. Thanks purdy..


Definitely staying with the positive ground system.

[GrandpasA]

And yes the second post is the car in question..

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by GrandpasA

so its a murray? impretty confused about it at the moment, i have straight doors on the top, and it seems to me the window is larger than the murray models. you guys are the experts though, and im just learning..

This should help'

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpo...57&postcount=2

[GrandpasA]

thanks mike, its definitely a Murry.