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Old 10-20-2006, 06:14 AM
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Kahn,

I know that many people don't think you need to run a ground from your frame to your engine but I have found that if you do, you will eliminate a lot of minor voltage problems later on. Take an 18" piece of battery cable and attach it to an unpainted spot on your block and then GRIND off the paint in an adjacent area of your frame and attach it (you can buy a 0 to 4 gauge battery cable with eyelet connectors on both ends that will accept a 5/16" bolt). You may need to drill a hole in your frame and tap it for a 5/16" bolt.

Sometimes after your car has been on the road a short while your grounds will loose their effectiveness because of dirt or road debris and your car will become harder to start or your headlights will become dim. Real easy thing to do at this stage of your build.


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