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Thanks for the suggestions and information 1TonBasecamp and 66v8baby. I went and picked up some stuff to make grounds with and I should be able to get most of those sorted out.
dubya TF, at one point I thought about just ripping out the whole wiring system and redoing it to avoid having to go through each individual connection, but I've since reconsidered. I went ahead and took apart the dash and will clean up all the places those bulbs ground to. I didn't think about checking the bulbs themselves, but I'll definitely do that as well.
dubya TF, at one point I thought about just ripping out the whole wiring system and redoing it to avoid having to go through each individual connection, but I've since reconsidered. I went ahead and took apart the dash and will clean up all the places those bulbs ground to. I didn't think about checking the bulbs themselves, but I'll definitely do that as well.
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Thanks for the info on the bonding thing 66v8. I use that word now and then because I heard it many, many years ago used in discussions regarding grounding. Not sure if it was automotive or household, but I thought automotive and thought they used it to describe two separate items connected by a ground strap, or different items grounded to the system. So bring it up now and then thinking it's appropriate. But also hoping to learn more about the terminology.
Interesting especially to hear about how it's used in the aircraft industry. Maybe I picked it up from my dad!
Sounds like the desired results in automotive are similar to both the type-R and type-S in your discussion.
Thanks!
Paul
Interesting especially to hear about how it's used in the aircraft industry. Maybe I picked it up from my dad!
Sounds like the desired results in automotive are similar to both the type-R and type-S in your discussion.
Thanks!
Paul
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Make your own.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-FEET-3-4-...MAAOSwl-FZkFZ3
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I know there are guys out there that are going to say that 4 gauge is not enough, should have used 2 Ga, but the cables I took off that looked like original equipment were only 6 Ga and the aftermarket pos was 4 and I'm not running any extra's as far as power consumers so 4 gauge is plenty.
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Absolutely. And I'm even one of those that recommends the larger gauge usually.
But as you say, even 4ga is an upgrade from stock and frankly is what we used to use as upgrades anyway, since that was the most common stuff on the shelf at the local parts stores.
I'm a fan of overkill when it comes to battery/starter cables (I say "overkill is just enough" where they're concerned). But better is better, and enough is enough, even if it's not the biggest out there.
As you said, your 4ga should be just fine for 99.9% of conditions out there.
Enjoy the new-found power.
Nothing quite like the sound of a fast-n-easy spinning starter on an old vehicle!
Paul
But as you say, even 4ga is an upgrade from stock and frankly is what we used to use as upgrades anyway, since that was the most common stuff on the shelf at the local parts stores.
I'm a fan of overkill when it comes to battery/starter cables (I say "overkill is just enough" where they're concerned). But better is better, and enough is enough, even if it's not the biggest out there.
As you said, your 4ga should be just fine for 99.9% of conditions out there.
Enjoy the new-found power.
Nothing quite like the sound of a fast-n-easy spinning starter on an old vehicle!
Paul
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Yep. Solenoid to the starter. Original 6ga. Headers are hard on that particular wire.
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Thanks, Christmas, just ordered it! That should finish off that part of my wiring. Last week I replaced the battery pos and neg and solenoid to starter, which I'm pretty sure waS original, with 4 gauge welding cable. Got some nice solder on battery terminals off Amazon, along with copper lugs. Added a battery to body ground and was looking around the shop for something to do the rest of the grounds with.
I know there are guys out there that are going to say that 4 gauge is not enough, should have used 2 Ga, but the cables I took off that looked like original equipment were only 6 Ga and the aftermarket pos was 4 and I'm not running any extra's as far as power consumers so 4 gauge is plenty.
I know there are guys out there that are going to say that 4 gauge is not enough, should have used 2 Ga, but the cables I took off that looked like original equipment were only 6 Ga and the aftermarket pos was 4 and I'm not running any extra's as far as power consumers so 4 gauge is plenty.
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Amazon! Less than$20. I got the solder on terminals there too for about $5 each. Many styles to choose from. Almost too many.
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