Hey C==The negative cable is the ground cable. Just go to the parts store and get a new one. Make sure both cables are clean and that there is a good ground calbe between the engine and body., Don't overlook this, it is extremely important. GoodluckJoe
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Electrical sytem positive ground
red is positive on a negative ground system
There are 2 battery terminals. A positive or hot and a negative or ground. The positive is slightly larger than the negative.
Batteries are neither positive nor negative ground. It is the circuit itself that determines the common ground. For example: If I have two circuits, one needing 6vdc negative ground and the other needing 6vdc positive ground, the battery would be installed the same way in both circuits (positive terminal on the battery to the positive connection in the circuit, regardless of whether the circuit is positive or negative ground). The reason for labeling the ground as Positive or Negative has more to do with how the circuit is wired up, than the actual voltage source. The explanation for that is beyond the scope of this answer.
The 1937 Oldsmobile is negative ground.
Cars in which the positive terminal of the battery is connected to the chassis. They require specially designed components built for positive ground cars. The usual configuration is a negative ground (the negative battery terminal connected to the car's chassis).
Remove the ground cable. Remove the support arms that are in the way.Remove the positive cable. Take a ratchet,a 12" extension, and a 13mm socket and remove the holdown fixture located at the bottom of the battery. Install new battery. Reverse procedure. Done.
Red cable to positive, black cable to negative.
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The Suburban has a negative ground system.
The earth (Ground) on any car battery is negative while the live is positive.