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Update, I did find and purchase a reprint factory repair manual. My car is in fact 6volt negative ground system. Which would explain a few things. Someone sometime in the past had re placed the coil. It’s wired backwards. Positive to points.instead of negative to points. Amp gauge was always showing discharge while running. Circuit breaker under dash intermittently operational. Slowly I’m sorting it out and learning. Thanks for the advice and help so far. It’s greatly appreciated.

Very interesting. I found that it’s very hard to find much on the pre war olds as well. Especially pre 28 on the internet. There’s some but very little. According to everything I’ve read, my car was a copy of the Buick standard six. I see some similarities but it is very different in the power train. Especially the engine.

I think it will be fun. Started working on the brakes.

Here you are. More as I get a chance.

Thanks. Me and mr Google don’t get along well either. Lol. Looking for generator on there and get sent to underwear or cookware. Its not right.

And so it begins…..about a month ago, I picked up a 27’ Oldsmobile six for a “retirement project “. The car was purchased from the family of the original owner. It spent its life in Iowa. I believe on a farm. It is running although not well. But not bad. No rust out on steel but wood isn’t so good. But that I can handle. Mostly complete. The pot metal parts the second you touch them they crumble. Hopefully I can find replacements. Looking for a parts source and guidance. Thanks. Scott

That was my thought. Car running it shows discharge. I haven’t looked into the generator or cut out yet. But thought it was odd. Didn’t want to cook anything. I know the British cars/ motorcycles/& some tractors even on 12v are backwards polarity to our system here.

Nice car mike. I’m starting to sort out my project as well. I have a 27’oldsmobile six 4 door sedan that is needing woodworking as well. It doesn’t look too complicated. I think with patterns from the car it shouldn’t be too difficult. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Regards, Scott

Well for starters. I was wondering what the polarity for the electrical system is? I assume it’s 6v positive ground. I saw someplace that some GM cars of that vintage were negative ground. Thanks for the reply

Hello, new guy here. I have a 1927 Oldsmobile six. Looking for info and guidance on my 27’ olds. Finding info on the”net” searches is horrible. Hoping to be able to talk to the experts here. Shes rough but running and restorable. Thanks for letting me join. Any help is greatly appreciated. Scott.