1988 F150 302 Engine Ground and Power loss

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08-14-2017, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vjsimone

...If you have a propane torch, Soldering paste and solder, I would attempt soldering the POS Batt connector. ... flame on that shinny metal clamp plate, and lots of paste.... Oh, you can tin those strands first before you put them in connections, if you have the tools.

If you go this route, don't do it near the battery.

Hydrogen gas (made by battery) is explosive.

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What is that avatar? Looks like Brad Pit in Burn Before Reading... not exactly confidence inspiring.

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08-16-2017, 05:01 PM

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What is that avatar? Looks like Brad Pit in Burn Before Reading... not exactly confidence inspiring.

Brad Pitt in Fight Club! much less inept then in Burn After Reading

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08-16-2017, 05:20 PM

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11-20-2017, 02:33 PM

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This is what your ground cable should look like & you can see what's missing.

The small one with the eye goes to the fender & is pretty important.

Looking for OEM POS & NEG battery cables for 88 F150 (302). Would also buy OEM grounding straps if you have a source on them, too.

First day on the forum. Sorry for digging up this very old thread.

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