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Cal-look/High Performance => Pure racing => Topic started by: SteveW on April 11, 2009, 08:35:58 am



Title: wiring - earthing the engine/gearbox help!
Post by: SteveW on April 11, 2009, 08:35:58 am
fairly stupid question I suspect! From what I remember the engine is not directly earthed but the gearbox should have an earth strap ? Is this right? I'm trying to think from when I last took the motor out of the bug and my ghia!

Thais

Adele


Title: Re: wiring - earthing the engine/gearbox help!
Post by: BeetleBug on April 11, 2009, 08:49:54 am
fairly stupid question I suspect! From what I remember the engine is not directly earthed but the gearbox should have an earth strap ? Is this right? I'm trying to think from when I last took the motor out of the bug and my ghia!

Thais

Adele

Correct. But not necessary if you have rigid mounts.


Title: Re: wiring - earthing the engine/gearbox help!
Post by: Adele AW on April 11, 2009, 10:28:48 am
Oh ok, thanks, yeah its all solid mounted!


Title: Re: wiring - earthing the engine/gearbox help!
Post by: Bruce on April 11, 2009, 19:06:38 pm
Since your engine and trans case are both Mg, they corrode badly.  You should always sand the contact areas to bright metal to ensure good conductivity.  Especially if they are painted.  Don't forget the alternator stand too.