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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Can someone tell me where the small bracket and black ground wire are suppose to attach?





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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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That bracket looks like a starter shim???
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Hi SS72,
Here's a picture from my 71. I hope it helps!
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Goes under the ground bolt on the back of the alt. It supports the wire bundle and prevents work hardening of the wires which leads to breakage.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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ahhh it comes back to me now, thanks.
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