[AT] MF202 ground

[David Myers]

--- Cecil E Monson <cmonson at hvc.rr.com> wrote:

What I've found is best is the closest I can
> get, within reason, to
> the casting that the starter hole is in. I try to
> ground the cable to one
> of the bolts put in by the factory, use a lock
> washer, and torque it right
> down. Also most POs seem to use the lightest and
> cheapest battery cables
> they could buy. It is a good idea to get a good HD
> battery cable if you can
> find one.

Cecil, yeah, like you said.  Best place, I think, is
the starter mounting bolt, followed by someplace on
the block or head.  I really like to use welding
cable, much higher current capacity than battery cable
and much more flexible and easier to work with.  I
like 1/0 for cars and light trucks and 2/0 for 6 volt
and any heavy equipment.  I also wrap areas prone to
wear with a piece of hose or convoluted loom.  I hate
shorts!!
While I'm thinking of it, crimped terminals are much
better than soldered.  This from experience and
factory trouble-shooters/seminar teachers.  A hammer
crimper is not terribly expensive and I've even
crimped with a vice and dull chisel.



=====
Dave Myers
Paw Paw, Michigan
The older I get the less I look forward to winter.


		
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