roadrunner777
Full Member
So... I was just under the hood, kind of bracing myself to try and get to zerk fittings for the first time. Then, I noticed a couple of ground straps that were in bad shape. One is firewall to hood. I can fix that, it's obvious. The other ground strap goes from a stud near the hood ground strap back under the firewall near the trans bell housing. I am assuming this is the engine ground, based on what I have read so far. If someone can confirm that, it would be great. Is this really the primary ground for the engine It's a tiny stud, I would be surprised to see the starter amperage make it through that.
Assuming it is... well.... it's in really rough shape. I think if I give it a good tug, it will just let go. The thing is, the engine side, by the diagrams I have seen, the engine side of this grounding strap goes to the top of the trans bell housing. I see no way to get to that without dropping the engine. I think I'll probably end up getting a generic ground cable and finding places on the engine and body somewhere.
Anyway, if anyone can confirm this. At this point, I cannot call the truck drivable, if it's going to depend on what's left of this strap. Thank you.
Assuming it is... well.... it's in really rough shape. I think if I give it a good tug, it will just let go. The thing is, the engine side, by the diagrams I have seen, the engine side of this grounding strap goes to the top of the trans bell housing. I see no way to get to that without dropping the engine. I think I'll probably end up getting a generic ground cable and finding places on the engine and body somewhere.
Anyway, if anyone can confirm this. At this point, I cannot call the truck drivable, if it's going to depend on what's left of this strap. Thank you.