Ground Connections
06-12-03, 09:13 PM
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Ground Connections
I would like to know how to clean or replace the ground connection on my FC.
What do they look like, is it a basic job to do or does it take a bit of skill.
What tools am I going to need to perform this task.
I probably will replace all the ground connections, better to get new ones to be safe.
What do they look like, is it a basic job to do or does it take a bit of skill.
What tools am I going to need to perform this task.
I probably will replace all the ground connections, better to get new ones to be safe.
06-12-03, 09:18 PM
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basic job... will take some time, you will need some heavy gauge wire (home depot) wire end peices (home depot again) and some time
or if you want nice preety wires, get something from a car stereo shop... but that will cost more
or if you want nice preety wires, get something from a car stereo shop... but that will cost more
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Originally posted by Amur_
Speaking of ground wires, here's a good chance to throw some in, if you haven't already...
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ghlight=ground
And I'd like to amend some of what I posted there:
- do NOT put di-electric grease on your connections. Di-electric grease should only be used around the mouth of a spark plug boot. Di-electric grease is non-conducting and will probably impair your connection's effectiveness.
- 4 gauge stereo power wire is also an excellent choice. Whichever you choose, make sure you get a bunch of connectors, too. 2 connectors for each ground wire you plan to install.
- hypntyz7 has the following to say about enhancing your charging sys (this is referring to my uncertainty about running a wire from the alt to the batt):
His results are with a brand spanking new alternator. I've recently done this same re-wire with my old (reman) alt and while my results aren't as impressive, I'm definitely better off for having done this.
Hope this is of some use to you.
Speaking of ground wires, here's a good chance to throw some in, if you haven't already...
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ghlight=ground
And I'd like to amend some of what I posted there:
- do NOT put di-electric grease on your connections. Di-electric grease should only be used around the mouth of a spark plug boot. Di-electric grease is non-conducting and will probably impair your connection's effectiveness.
- 4 gauge stereo power wire is also an excellent choice. Whichever you choose, make sure you get a bunch of connectors, too. 2 connectors for each ground wire you plan to install.
- hypntyz7 has the following to say about enhancing your charging sys (this is referring to my uncertainty about running a wire from the alt to the batt):
I ran new wire from:
-my battery ground to the chassis using a bolt, a large washer, and ground down to the sheetmetal.
-my batter + to the starter terminal, clean the starter connection when doing so
-my alternator + post to the starter + terminal
-the fusebox main power supply (underhood 80A fuse) to the starter + terminal
-the starter frame(engine) to the chassis, cleaning and grinding both surfaces down to bare metal.
Then I ditched all teh stock wiring left over. You have now rewired your entire main charging circuit. Simple isnt it?
IF youre keeping stock battery location, do the above with new battery cables and terminals. Keep the connections clean. Replace every wire and connector(total cost less than $50) and you'll get a LOT of power in return.
So, what do I see now?
daytime cruise 15vdc on the highway, 14.5 at idle, 14+ at night with all the lights on. BIG difference. Helps a lot with starting/flooding issues on the engine too, when the starter can actually kick the engine over pretty hard, it starts on teh first rotation.
-my battery ground to the chassis using a bolt, a large washer, and ground down to the sheetmetal.
-my batter + to the starter terminal, clean the starter connection when doing so
-my alternator + post to the starter + terminal
-the fusebox main power supply (underhood 80A fuse) to the starter + terminal
-the starter frame(engine) to the chassis, cleaning and grinding both surfaces down to bare metal.
Then I ditched all teh stock wiring left over. You have now rewired your entire main charging circuit. Simple isnt it?
IF youre keeping stock battery location, do the above with new battery cables and terminals. Keep the connections clean. Replace every wire and connector(total cost less than $50) and you'll get a LOT of power in return.
So, what do I see now?
daytime cruise 15vdc on the highway, 14.5 at idle, 14+ at night with all the lights on. BIG difference. Helps a lot with starting/flooding issues on the engine too, when the starter can actually kick the engine over pretty hard, it starts on teh first rotation.
His results are with a brand spanking new alternator. I've recently done this same re-wire with my old (reman) alt and while my results aren't as impressive, I'm definitely better off for having done this.
Hope this is of some use to you.
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