Starter ground wire
#1
Starter ground wire
hey all my AIM shows a ground wire from the starter to the chassis. on my 79 bubba connected the wire from chassis to motor mount. removing and replacing the wire to its correct location is next on the to do list. my question is would the ground wire connected incorrectly cause any starting problems.
#5
RE: Starter ground wire
The ground wire doesn't have to go to the starter, the starter is grounded by way of metal to metal contact as it is bolted to the block. The starter bolts and the mounting pad provide the necessary ground. As long as you have a good heavy ground from the block or block side of the motor mount to the frame rail, you will be fine.
#6
RE: Starter ground wire
My .02,......
As long as you have tight connections, you shouldn't have any probs.
Concider though, you have the connection from the frame, to the motor mount, engine to bell, and then to the starter. Any one of these points can break connection if loose in any way. I suggest that you move that ground strap directly to the starterand frame. Now you just have the one connection, a direct route.
As long as you have tight connections, you shouldn't have any probs.
Concider though, you have the connection from the frame, to the motor mount, engine to bell, and then to the starter. Any one of these points can break connection if loose in any way. I suggest that you move that ground strap directly to the starterand frame. Now you just have the one connection, a direct route.
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