06-28-2015, 12:31 PM | #1 |
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Grounds
I'm gonna add more grounds.
Based on what I read: One from battery to frame and one from engine to frame. I have two questions 1) engine to frame what bolt is best? I'd rather not use a head bolt. 2) what size cable is suggested for secondary ground? Thanks Andy |
06-28-2015, 12:43 PM | #2 |
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Re: Grounds
6 volt or 12 volt?
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06-28-2015, 01:41 PM | #3 |
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6 volt use 0 gauge
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Yes 6 volts for secondary grounds can I go thinner?
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06-28-2015, 06:44 PM | #5 |
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The best way is to go direct to engine with ground,that is were you need the power for starter.
I have a 47 ford and I have a braided cable to body then another from body to engine head bolt. You could try the intake rear bolt. The 59a the trans is so far back the head bolt is easy. I guess the best place is down under to a trans bolt. |
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06-28-2015, 07:06 PM | #7 |
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I like welding cable made up with ends; for 6 volt. Like 2/0 or 00. Local forklift place makes them up around here. Cables has more strains and is thicker then 12g. Which is the least guage for 6 volt you might want to use. 8yrs no problems for me.
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Thanks Tinker!
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06-28-2015, 07:55 PM | #9 |
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If you would like Adileo , I can make them up for you , any lenght
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Hi Andy
On my 39 Standard Coupe, which has a different battery location from yours, I have a ground from Battery to firewall, firewall to engine, and transmission to frame. The grounds have never caused any issues. Can't imagine that you need another, but you never know Jim |
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Sound advise.
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And well grounded.
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Boss - thanks for your offer, I may take you up on it. Hope to see ya soon.
Jim - That's exactly how I now have mine setup. I'm curious, do you recall what size wire you used for Tranny to frame? |
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Andy
I also used welding cable and after just looking at it appears to be the same size as the battery to ground, probably 2-0 I,m sure you could use something smaller, but I had the cable, and used it |
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Thanks Jim!
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