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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 12:00 AM
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I just installed the rebuilt engine and can't figure out where the ground strap/cable should be mounted. I don't see it and am thinking it must not have been there when I pulled the engine. Technically the engine is grounded as the exhaust pipe is clamped to the chassis but this is a weak ground I would think. The new engine turned over great and fired right up last night so the starter and coil are obviously getting a ground. Plus, I tested with an ohm meter and have right at 0.7 ohms. Even so, I'm thinking I should have a strap but not sure of the best place to mount it. Research doesn't reveal much. Thanks!
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 01:36 AM
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Factory default is on the right side of the block (starter bracket) to the frame (s. pic).

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Perfect, thank you GP. I found just the place to install mine. The guy I bought car from never had one so all of the current was passing through other, undesirable grounds.

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Sounds like one of Bubba's relatives.

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Yeah, his mechanical techniques aren't well grounded! Ground cable is now in and all is well on that front.
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I've seen them ground thru the shift cable-- welded it solid.
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That sort of thing definitely weighed on my mind. I put about 1500 miles on after purchasing the car with no ground cable.
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