Ground cable question
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Ground cable question
I've done a few searches and looked through posts, but cannot seem to find the info I'm looking for. I'm working on an '82 and I think the starter to frame grounding cable may need replaced. I'll know after I do a voltage drop test, but I haven't been able to find out what size the cable is. Is it 2 ga or 4 ga? And is it the same as the ground cable from the battery to the frame? Thanks.
MajD
MajD
#2
Le Mans Master
I've done a few searches and looked through posts, but cannot seem to find the info I'm looking for. I'm working on an '82 and I think the starter to frame grounding cable may need replaced. I'll know after I do a voltage drop test, but I haven't been able to find out what size the cable is. Is it 2 ga or 4 ga? And is it the same as the ground cable from the battery to the frame? Thanks.
MajD
MajD
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/3961207-battery-to-starter-cable-size.html
https://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-cables-and-ground-straps/ground-cable-84799
Last edited by caskiguy; 09-25-2018 at 01:36 AM. Reason: Add content
#3
Advanced
I have a 1968 and the wiring diagram shows a 2 gauge black wire from the frame to the starter. If you have a wiring diagram for your year, you should be able to check it there.
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MajD (09-25-2018)
#4
Advanced
As for your second question, according to the 68 wiring diagram, the battery to starter wire is also a 2 ga black wire on the positive terminal and a short 2 ga black wire from the negative terminal to the crossmember below it.
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MajD (09-25-2018)
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
Read the #5 Post. It's Alan so it's like gospel. probably the same for the starter. I'll see what else I find.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/3961207-battery-to-starter-cable-size.html
https://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-cables-and-ground-straps/ground-cable-84799
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/3961207-battery-to-starter-cable-size.html
https://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-cables-and-ground-straps/ground-cable-84799
#7
Instructor
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I've done a few searches and looked through posts, but cannot seem to find the info I'm looking for. I'm working on an '82 and I think the starter to frame grounding cable may need replaced. I'll know after I do a voltage drop test, but I haven't been able to find out what size the cable is. Is it 2 ga or 4 ga? And is it the same as the ground cable from the battery to the frame? Thanks.
MajD
MajD
#8
Racer
Thread Starter
MajD