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rollbar
03-10-2011, 11:13 PM
I noticed when I set the dizzy I didn't notice a ground. If memory serves there were just three wires in the dizzy (I can check tomorrow when I do the intake gasket).
Should I tap the upper side of the dizzy and attach a ground?
Thanks,
Jim
tufcj
03-11-2011, 05:44 PM
No ground should be needed. It will ground to the engine thru the housing and/or hold down bracket. I've never had a problem, even with the gasket used between the dizzy and timing cover. You can install one if it makes you feel better, it won't hurt.
Bob
tufcj
rollbar
03-11-2011, 06:52 PM
Thank you very much.
msalaba
03-13-2011, 03:20 PM
Also, make sure you have a good ground strap from the frame to the engine.
Some people add a ground to the black wire between the dizzy and the Duraspark box for added assurance.
rollbar
03-13-2011, 03:38 PM
Are these enough grounds :)
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2271.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2268.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2267.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2272.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2273.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2275.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2277.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2278.sized.jpg
rollbar
03-13-2011, 03:40 PM
I have one going to the dash as well, I might need to run tone to the gas tank/windshield wiper cause it won't work and w/a the POR-15/Paint, well ................. all stainless steel couldn't find copper bolts big enough.
Old Rugged Crosser
03-13-2011, 04:57 PM
Jim,
Hope you sand away all the paint behind those grounds!!!!
rollbar
03-13-2011, 09:19 PM
Hum, thanks Larry, I did it about 1.5 yrs ago on the build but I will double check, the stud is just a grounding point/tie-in and the firewall is a self tapping SSteel. I'll double check the engine/starter. Thanks again :)
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