kds 69 442

Just recently bought a 1935 F35. I'm new to the older iron. I had it at a cruise night last night (on the trailer, still working through some issues with it sitting for years) and someone asked me if it is a positive to ground system. Pretty soon we had several people in the discussion. Should the ground go to the positive or negative side of the battery? This may sound basic but it was quite a point of discussion. The voltage regulator is not hooked up at this time. Horn, headlights, starter work (with positive wire to positive side of battery and negative side to ground on frame). Thannks for any advice.

Ozzie

While I don't know the answer, it would seem that the correct operation (direction) of the starter motor would tell you the answer.
If unsure, you could ask the man who owns one.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/cars-sale/2298-rare-1935-olsdmobile-f-35-collectors.html

Or buy the book:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...764&cc=1485675


http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1...nt-P25717.aspx


The book will be valuable for other things anyway.

kds 69 442

Thanks Ozzie,
I sent an email to the gentleman that has the car for sale. Shop manual has been ordered just don't have it yet!

starfire

Oldsmobile has been negative ground since at least 1930.

kds 69 442

Ok, Thanks!