35 Ground Straps

[jfcrash]

Starting to put the Phaeton back together and wounder where about on the engine and on the frame is the 'engine to frame' ground strap physically located ??

I also plan to add a strap at the front of the body and frame as well as one from the rear of the body and frame and question if there is any significance as to where they are placed ??

Thanks, Jim

[Mike in AZ]

according to the '35-'36 book--"The + terminal of the battery was connted to ground with the 48-14301 cable. The cable crossed from the battery over the frame cross member to the universal joint outer cap. There it was fastened to the cap assembly hex bolt."

[jfcrash]

Thanks Mike, I am more interested in the placement or best location for two additional straps, one from the (engine to frame) and one from the (body to frame) which would be in additon to the (battery to frame) that you pointed out.....which I am glad you did.


Jim

[Mike in AZ]

not sure where they go on a restoration, etc....have seen from passenger head to body??....Mike

[4dFord/SC]

Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

not sure where they go on a restoration, etc....have seen from passenger head to body??....Mike

Hmmm. Attached to the passenger's ear, nose, lip??? IMHO, sounds a little painful and inconvenient

[David J]

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I think the guys are being polite about the fact that ford didn't do this . The only ground cable is as Mike states above - pos on the battery to the threaded hole on your U-joint cap . That said you can put them anywhere that tickles your fancy as there is no correct spot . If things are bolted together properly they aren't needed . { I am assuming 35 is like 33-34 on this and wiring diagrams support this also} David J

[jfcrash]

Thanks Guys for your comments......I just thought this was a wide spread practice on our cars based on some posts I seem to recall from last fall.....

Thanks again, Jim

[Mike in AZ]

Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

Hmmm. Attached to the passenger's ear, nose, lip??? IMHO, sounds a little painful and inconvenient

tsk, tsk....no piercings for you, eh???....lol.....Mike

[David J]

Jim , If you feel better about having them I remember seeing this very simply and discreetly done by running a ground strap from the ground point on the tourque tube bell cover to the battery box inner front bolt and from this same bolt a ground strap to the seat bolt . Really hard to spot and does the job . I personally don't run extra grounds but I can't see it hurting anything . David J

Originally Posted by jfcrash

Thanks Guys for your comments......I just thought this was a wide spread practice on our cars based on some posts I seem to recall from last fall.....

Thanks again, Jim

[tudorbilll]

just run a # 10 wire from the battery clamp to the frame near by works for me if you bats under the floor tel lme where you bought it

[danliveshere]

Jim wanna swap??? I'm nearly at the same spot as you. Your phaeton is coming along nicely.

[jfcrash]

Tudor…no battery yet, thinking of an Interstate 6V which is all black for under seat.

Dan , your only three months behind me…..if you can keep your sense of humor up…lol


Thanks, Jim