In a message dated 99-07-14 19:21:26 EDT, ArthurK101@aol.com writes:
<< The early automakers grounded the positive side because they thought that
the
gounded side needed a greater "potential" (meaning more potential charge to
them) hence that was available from the "earth" (or body in the case of
cars). Think about it - "It's all very logical, Cap'un."
BTW I've been sitting here for several days biting my tongue -- we had a
thread on this about 2 years ago and beat it to death then. Cheers. >>
Art,
I think your explanation may be the most supportable so far....it works from
an "electrical" perspective! Just curious, since I wasn't on the list 2
years ago when the question was raised, what was the conclusion?
Thanks,
Chip Krout
'76 TR6 CF57822U (Being Reborn For Y2K)
'70 Spit MkIII FDU78512L (Decent Driver)
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