Distributor Ground

[rollbar]

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]

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]

Thank you very much.

[msalaba]

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]

Are these enough grounds :)

[rollbar]

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]

Jim,

Hope you sand away all the paint behind those grounds!!!!

[rollbar]

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 :)