I've Got a Very Simple Question

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  1. Liam McDermott

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    Hello all,

    I've got a very well preserved '76 Maverick, so I put it away for the winter (I live in Northern Ontario, Canada: lots of snow and salt here) to further preserve it. I took the battery out when putting it away, but I forgot to check which wire connected to which terminal. I figure this is important, considering the flow of current. If anyone could help me, I would be very appreciative.

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    They should be color coded

    Red is positive, black is negative

    If they arent color coded then look for a wire that goes from your engine block. That is the negative.

    The other should be positive and be shorter. It should go to a solenoid on the fenderwell
     
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    Thank you very much. Mine aren't colour coded, but I can see now which wire is which.
     
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    Your welcome. Welcome to the board!
     
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    Pos is the larger of the 2 terminals.
     
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    Yes, it should be but not always the case...

    Some people think a terminal is a terminal and when replacing just the terminal they just grab one and make it work.
     
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    :Welcome:to this board. Your car would'nt be a red, 200 six by chance is it. Its nice to see more Ontario cars coming outta storage. Where in Ont are you.Have fun with the car.:)
     
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