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Pertronix 6v Negative ground

Started by jbento, November 05, 2011, 12:47:38 PM

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jbento

November 05, 2011, 12:47:38 PM
Howdy!

So, I ordered a Pertronix 6v negative ground ignition by mistake.  My 1940 Series 72 has a 6v POSITIVE Ground electrical system.

Does this ignition need to be returned for the correct positive ground ignition, or would it work okay if I just made sure the correct wires are getting the correct polarity feed.

One of the many things I simply do not know, and want to get feedback on before doing anything stupid.

Thanks!

Joe
Joe Bento
CLC# 20081
1940 Cadillac Series 72

Dave Shepherd

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November 05, 2011, 04:10:13 PM Last Edit: November 11, 2011, 12:44:33 PM by Dave Shepherd
Return it.  The pick-up is wrong for that polarity, call them first, as an example Chrysler Pertronix products for  that era cars are specifically are designed for neg gd.  Hope that is clearer.  LOL

R Sotardi #11719

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November 05, 2011, 07:01:00 PM
I think that didn't come out right. Cadillacs  before WW2 were 6 volt positive grd after WW2, GM went to 6vneg on all but GMC. I agree to exchange it. Ron
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