Hooking Up the Battery on a Modified 1951 8N

[pmsmechanic]

I wonder if you took the alternator or the generator to a rebuild shop if they wouldn't be able to tell if it was positive or negative ground.

 

[ohmsteader]

Thank you, K7LN!

Mine looks like the lower right picture, so it's an alternator. I presume the positive lead from the battery is the one that should be headed to the alternator.

When I have a chance, I can head out and also check the lead to the points, per an earlier suggestion.

Thank you again!

 

[ohmsteader]

OK, I'm hoping the solenoid is connected to the alternator to eliminate any doubt in my mind. I only disconnected the end of the cable at the battery, so the other end should still be in the right place. :thumbsup: