11 cab CMP Distributor question

[MikeV]

Thanks for all the input on this subject
The Truck Is a 6 volt negative ground. Brian and I are a long way from the
finish line.

We have to replace the ape hanger shift lever we are both 6ft tall so when you put it in reverse you bang your elbow.
We have to change the crankcase oil it is black with a fresh blood. so we have a ways to go. Hoping after our repairs on the M8 Greyhound. (doing the brakes).

And first parades for remembrance day, we will get back at our favorite project.
We also have to put a new tail gate in and a grab bar on the roof opening .
Plus a lot of other minor things. I will post pictures when we progress further.
Once again thankyou for all your help.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by MikeV

The Truck Is a 6 volt negative ground. Brian and I are a long way from the finish line.

It was originally 6V positive ground. I hope al the appropriate conversions took place if it is negative ground.

[MikeV]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

It was originally 6V positive ground. I hope al the appropriate conversions took place if it is negative ground.

Sorry I am Mistaken, Yes you are right it is a positive ground. In Saying that we do have a few lighting bugs to Iron out as well. But our horn works LOL.

[Stew Robertson]

my recommendation is make it original
they worked all through the war and for 75 years later and in 15 minutes you can have it running .We found one parked under a pile of rails for 30 years and new fuel and a set of points and it was running .you can bet your bottom dollar that the electronic stuff will not work like that

[rob love]

Stew: While I, of course, admire and respect the old systems, we have come a long way since then. Hotter sharper spark, and more reliability with today's stuff. There is probably a reason nothing runs on points anymore.

[Stew Robertson]

Maybe a little hotter but when your electronic stuff craps out in a couple of years you can't get the file/ sand paper out and get her going and a set of point are cheaper than your electronics ( at least as long as Napa is around.

I hear you had a trip to Ontario, the bad lands where the little shi+ lives

[rob love]

Yes Stew, a quick in and out border raid, although with some collusion from your locals. Managed to get home in record time on your super salted highways, and am just getting everything put away today. Highest priority when I got home of course was to wash all the salt off everything.


As to the replacement of the electronic parts, with Amazon these days, you can order it online the minute you diagnose the problem, and the new parts can be at your door in 48 hours. NAPA does not do much better.