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Old 03-21-2026, 03:20 AM   #1
Tony99
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Default Extra Ground Strap 51 Merc. Engine to firewall

Hi Ford barners,

I have a 51 Mercury with original 6 volt positive ground.
Has anyone installed an extra ground strap from engine to firewall to improve grounding and did it improve things like brighter lights etc. I have replaced the dash & engine harness

I noticed 49-51 Merc convertibles have strap 8A-14303 that mounts from fuel pump bracket bolt to firewall.

I went a bit overboard & used an early flathead strap from transmission/throttle control bracket as that looked to be a good earth point with 2 x 5/16 holes already there for a bolt & screwed other end to firewall.

PS This is my first post��
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