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Old 02-14-2024, 09:41 PM   #26
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Default Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?

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I have read that there should be a ground strap from the engine to the firewall on a 1947 super deluxe to make for a better starting engine. Does anyone have a photo (or good description) to show the original location, mine is no where to be found. I have purchased the strap and would like to place it as close to the original location as I can.
Thanks for the help!
John

I had the same issue. Never knew if the car was going to start or not when it was warmed up. When someone pointed it out to me, I had a devil of a time finding the stud on the firewall. The wire bundle you see in the photo was resting on the the stud making it hard to distinguish from the background. When I put the ground in, the starting issues vanished. Later got a 6 volt Optima battery. All I have to do is think about touching the starter button and it fires right up. I canceled my plan to do a 12 volt conversion.


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