Bill & cindy wrote:
>
> Group,
>
> Can anyone advise as to the proper grounds for a 69 MKIV?
>
> Specifically, I assume that originally there were ground points between the
> body and frame and engine and frame.
>
> Currently the only "factory" type ground that I can find on the car for the
> starting/charging system is battery ground to firewall. I would like to
> eliminate the previous owner enhanced (read Hokey) ancillary ground system,
> consisting of various gauge jumper wires run wily/nily to any convenient
> point with whatever wire he/she had at hand, with something that at least
> approximates the original ground system.
>
> If any of you can advise as to where these grounds should be it will really
> be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Bill
Bill:
The proper groung was a braided cable about 8 inches long. One end
connected to the lower slace cylinder bolt and the other to the frame
just opposite the slave cylinder, with a 5/16 fine bolt about 3/4 inch
long. There should be a hole in the frame already threaded.
Pete Phillips
61 Bugeye
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