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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Ive just a new billet powermaster alt, It doesnt seem to com with a earthing point, like my old delco remy alt, what do I do with the old earthing wire?, does the new alt not need a earth??

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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Ive just a new billet powermaster alt, It doesnt seem to com with a earthing point, like my old delco remy alt, what do I do with the old earthing wire?, does the new alt not need a earth??

cheers

dave
Yes, you will need a ground or "earth". On the PM alts there should be a threaded hole on the back. This is where you would attach your ground or "earth". I actually used a braided ground strap to the frame in conjunction with the OEM ground lead that is in the wire harness. Mine is chrome so getting a good ground should not be over looked.

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If you don't have the proper terminal on your alternator (depends on model), just use the case mounting bolt.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Thanks guys, I had a second look at the back of alt, and I spotted a threaded hole, going blind in my old age! lol

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