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1960 Mack Model B85


Harry

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A client of mine has just imported from the States a 1960 Mack, Model B85.

I have been asked to check out the starting fault and found the truck to be a 12v system and positive earth, can someone tell me if this is standard? or have the batteries been fitted incorrectly?

The truck is fitted with a petrol / gas motor and set up as a fire engine.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Harry

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A client of mine has just imported from the States a 1960 Mack, Model B85.

I have been asked to check out the starting fault and found the truck to be a 12v system and positive earth, can someone tell me if this is standard? or have the batteries been fitted incorrectly?

The truck is fitted with a petrol / gas motor and set up as a fire engine.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Harry

Being a gasoline, (petrol) powered unit this would be correct. Positive ground, (earth) was very common in the timeframe before alternators became the normal application for battery charging.

Rob

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