Engine to chassis ground
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Laughing Gas
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Engine to chassis ground
Originally posted this question in the engine forum, but it was suggested to try it here. I am not sure where to place the ground wire for the engine to chassis ground, since I did not do the disassembly on my truck. I was able to find the battery to engine ground by searching pictures on Bing, but no luck for the chassis. I am dealing with a y-block in a 62 Uni. A picture would be a great help.
Tuned
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Originally posted this question in the engine forum, but it was suggested to try it here. I am not sure where to place the ground wire for the engine to chassis ground, since I did not do the disassembly on my truck. I was able to find the battery to engine ground by searching pictures on Bing, but no luck for the chassis. I am dealing with a y-block in a 62 Uni. A picture would be a great help.
Are you just putting it togeather to drive or what? If you want the absolute correct place wait for number dummy to chime in
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Laughing Gas
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it to be properly grounded, so the stock location will surely be good. I think I may have seen it strapped to the firewall , but not positive.
I respect Numberdummy and all his parts knowledge, but I'm not sure if this is in his wheelhouse.
Thanks for your input.
Tuned
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lol, yes just to drive, rather than show. But I still am kind of **** about things. I would move it if I needed to, but if I can keep it in the stock location, all the better. Also, I want
it to be properly grounded, so the stock location will surely be good. I think I may have seen it strapped to the firewall , but not positive.
I respect Numberdummy and all his parts knowledge, but I'm not sure if this is in his wheelhouse.
Thanks for your input.
it to be properly grounded, so the stock location will surely be good. I think I may have seen it strapped to the firewall , but not positive.
I respect Numberdummy and all his parts knowledge, but I'm not sure if this is in his wheelhouse.
Thanks for your input.
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The stock wiring and grounding locations are kind of a weak area on these old trucks. Manufacturers used the shortest and smallest diameter wire and cable they thought they could get away with, depending on the steel body and frame to complete the ground path. When everything is new and bright it sort of works, barely. Fast forward 50 years or so and all the corrosion and rust causes problems. The path your truck took for the negative ground might have been from the battery to firewall, and then firewall to engine block and on to the starter and ignition. A better setup will run a heavy gauge cable direct to the block or bolt on the starter. It pays to be particular about grounds and connections. Better starting in both cold and hot weather, and better charging, and hotter ignition.
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks to all who responded. It seems that I should probably upgrade the system a bit better than stock. I'll probably start with the usual grounding points and add some additional at points that will help to make the whole system stronger 💪🏼💪🏼
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