Notices
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Slick Sixties Ford Truck

Battery ground cable

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:39 PM
  #1  
jcs1966's Avatar
jcs1966
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Western PA
Battery ground cable

It has been so long I forgot where the battery ground cable connects to. I know it is the block but which bolt?
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 04:08 PM
  #2  
Jigsaw's Avatar
Jigsaw
Tuned
25 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
From: Itasca, IL USA
There is a threaded hole in the engine block below the alternator on a 352, but as long as it is bolted securely to the block, the exact location is not critical unless you are doing an exact restoration.
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 08:55 PM
  #3  
matt1morton's Avatar
matt1morton
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Just be sure that it grounds good. Be sure to scrape the paint off behind the mounting point so it will have the best ground possible.
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 11:44 PM
  #4  
FordBoypete's Avatar
FordBoypete
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,222
Likes: 1
From: East Central Florida
Thumbs up Ground should be as a system

Jigsaw is correct, exactly where doesn't really matter, unless it's an AACA Show Caliber Restortation. What does matter is good conductivity, clean connections, snug fasteners, etc.

Also best to have frame & body all grounded also, by having ground straps, cables or wires linking all 3 together as a common ground. Everything works better, lights, guages, heater motor, alternator/ Generator, Voltage Reg, everything!
FBp
 
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 02:02 PM
  #5  
jcs1966's Avatar
jcs1966
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Western PA
Found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

Also there already was a cable/wire from the bolt to the frame. I will clean frame up tonight!
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 06:53 AM
  #6  
FordBoypete's Avatar
FordBoypete
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,222
Likes: 1
From: East Central Florida
Thumbs up

Good Deal jcs. Work better now?
FBp
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:41 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE