Negative Battery Cable
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3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Richmond Virginia
Negative Battery Cable
I noticed that my original negative battery cable was disconnected and an aftermarket was used and connected tot he engine block. I believe I have some grounding problems so I bought a new AC Delco negative cable. In addition to the battery connection, there is a short balck wire which I presume gets grounded to the chassis somewhere. There is nothing specific in the repair manauls I use. Any ideas?
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Coram NY
I noticed that my original negative battery cable was disconnected and an aftermarket was used and connected tot he engine block. I believe I have some grounding problems so I bought a new AC Delco negative cable. In addition to the battery connection, there is a short balck wire which I presume gets grounded to the chassis somewhere. There is nothing specific in the repair manauls I use. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Thanks.
The negative cable should be connected to chassis and there is a ground strap from the engine to chassis ground
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: FL
The factory service manual should show the location on the first page of the ground distribution diagram. If you do not have one a general rule of thumb is that the larger cable connects to the engine block, usually at a bellhousing bolt, the smaller one connects to the chassis or frame. Another alternative would be to find another 84 and inspect it visually, perhaps a forum member who lives nearby will volunteer, good luck.
same for my '85, pretty easy to find.
