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'69 CJ5 electrical

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Reds, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. Jun 13, 2009
    Reds

    Reds New Member

    Northeast...
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    I have a '69 CJ5 with a 225 V6 in it. It was a gift that we took apart and did a trans rebuild, transfer case rebuild, new clutch, pr.plate, throwout bearing, put in a new front differential, and did some minor motor work. Now at the last minute we (me and my 3 sons) are confused about whether or not it is a 12v positive ground or negative ground. I believe it is a negative ground, but want to make sure before we hook it up. Putting in the battery is the last thing we have to do before starting it up. Is it positive or negative ground ? Thanks in advance for your help.
     
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  2. Jun 13, 2009
    CO64CJ5

    CO64CJ5 Member

    Littleton, CO
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    Negative ground.
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2009
    BajaEdition

    BajaEdition cj6 owner

    Riverside CA
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    negative ground
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2009
    Joe 69cj5

    Joe 69cj5 Going into Retirement

    Llano Ca.
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    negative ground
     
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  5. Jun 14, 2009
    mike starck

    mike starck Member

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    ECJ5 is here to help ,but you might want to buy a repair manual in the future.you rebuilt all that stuff,thats very impressive.

    mike s.
     
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  6. Jun 15, 2009
    Reds

    Reds New Member

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    Thanks for the input. It's a negative ground, and has now been on it's maiden voyage around the farm. The reason I was confused about the ground is because my son labeled the battery cables incorrectly when we took the jeep apart. I do intend to find a manual for it. Thanks again - this forum is great for getting good info, advice, and responses.
     
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