Posts: 161
From: Gowen, Michigan. U.S.A.
Registered: Jan 2005

posted March 15, 2006 22:00               

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Hello,Brian I am installing a new large 12 volt battery in my 1961 Super Major and I just realized when removing the old batterys that the positive side was to earth or ground? I checked the book and it says the same thing,I would just like to hear it from the chap in the know department before I electra fry myself!! I thought Ford started using negitive ground around 1955 0r 1956?? Thanks for your help in advance.

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Mac

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From: Etten GLD Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2002

posted March 15, 2006 22:35               

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Hi,

I'm not Brian, but I'm sure that all UK build Fordsons had positive ground electrical systems.

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Emiel

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From: Gowen, Michigan. U.S.A.
Registered: Jan 2005

posted March 16, 2006 00:06               

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Emiel,
Thanks for the reply! I know your expertice is as good as gold!! I guess I just never paid that much attention to which way the batterys were hooked up before. I just happened to be paying attention when I pulled the old ones out this time! Did they ever go to the negative ground system?? I know the older Ford cars in the States used to be positive ground till around 1955 or 1956.

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Mac

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From: United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002

posted March 16, 2006 08:27               

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Mac,
I am reinforcing what Emiel says. Majors were positive ground until they finished production. Negative ground came in with the "X" series in 1964.

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Brian

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From: Anglesy, N.Wales
Registered: Nov 2005

posted March 16, 2006 15:43               

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Mac,
If you goto Oscars Home page, select 'The New Major' drop down menu select 'SuperMajor' then Owners Manual. The Electrical Drawing for this tractor is on page 54. Click on 54-55.
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John

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From: Gowen, Michigan. U.S.A.
Registered: Jan 2005

posted March 18, 2006 19:26               

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Thanks to everyone for the quick replys!! I do have it straight in my mind now at least whats left of it!

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Mac

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