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Offline 39LaSalleCaddad

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39 Lasalle positive or negative ground?
« on: September 21, 2017, 05:21:09 PM »
Car has problem with charging system:

Question has come up at the shop is a 39 Lasalle a positive or negative ground?

Always thought all American cars were negative ground.

Thx!
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Offline Steve Passmore

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Re: 39 Lasalle positive or negative ground?
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2017, 06:03:36 PM »
If it's wired as it left the factory it's Positive ground.
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Offline 39LaSalleCaddad

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Re: 39 Lasalle positive or negative ground?
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2017, 06:23:01 PM »
Holy crap I had no idea!
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Offline 35-709

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Re: 39 Lasalle positive or negative ground?
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2017, 08:25:25 PM »
Cadillac was positive ground until 1946, 12 volt came in 1953.
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Offline tripwire

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Re: 39 Lasalle positive or negative ground?
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2017, 09:26:02 PM »
Did you buy a voltmeter yet?
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Offline 39LaSalleCaddad

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Re: 39 Lasalle positive or negative ground?
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2017, 09:27:16 PM »
Yes I did a Bosch
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Offline tripwire

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  • Name: Wes Paro
Re: 39 Lasalle positive or negative ground?
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2017, 08:51:24 AM »
Sounds good.  That will be a great help trying to diagnose your electrical issues.  Way better than throwing parts at a problem until either your wallet is empty or you've finally stumbled over the problem.
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Driving now:
2013 CTS4 Performance Coupe
1940 LaSalle 5229 C4D

A few I used to drive:
1976 Cadillac Ambulance
1969 Cadillac Hearse, Superior Body
1966 Buick Wildcat Hearse
1957 Ford Thunderbird x 3, 1 E code, 2 D code
1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Sedan
1949 Mercury Convertible
1949 Mercury Coupe, Mild Custom
1936 Buick Special Sedan
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