[AT] MF202 ground

[Cecil E Monson]

> I finally got it going by using my jumper cables to bypass all the wiring and 
> solenoid and attaching it directly to the starter and a bolt on the block. 
> This made it clear that the battery was good but, I need to clean up my 
> connections. One thing I noticed its that the PO attached the ground to the back of 
> the instrument panel. I'd like to attach the ground to a better spot on the 
> block. Does anyone know where the ground cable is "supposed" to be connected? In 
> the absence of the "proper" connection point I'll find a handy bolt somewhere 
> on the block. Hopefully a proper grounding point and freshly cleaned 
> connections on the positive cable will make starting easier next time.
> 
> Karl


	Thinking about the dozen or so tractors I have and the ground cable
connections for the battery, a lot of former owners connected the ground
cable to battery box sides, fenders and about anywhere else they could get
a bolt. 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
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Cecil E Monson
Lucille Hand-Monson
Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole

Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment

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