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Terry, NJ · 08-03-2016, 08:25 AM

I'd recommend an auxiliary ground cable. I regard the Mod A as having a sort of hit or miss grounding. I realize that if your starter doesn't crank the engine, another cable is probably not going to fix it. This will help good starter be better. Since adding this to one of my cars, I felt the advantage in higher cranking speed was enough to put it on the the other two cars. I merely made a short cable to connect with the same frame flange and bolt that the normal ground attaches to and connected the other end to a bell housing bolt. Maybe a one hour investment in time.
Terry
Sorry, I didn't remember that I had already stated this. But I will say this, The Mod A's normal ground strap connects to the frame flange, not the transmission.

08-03-2016, 08:25 AM	#114
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: My 1930 Model A I'd recommend an auxiliary ground cable. I regard the Mod A as having a sort of hit or miss grounding. I realize that if your starter doesn't crank the engine, another cable is probably not going to fix it. This will help good starter be better. Since adding this to one of my cars, I felt the advantage in higher cranking speed was enough to put it on the the other two cars. I merely made a short cable to connect with the same frame flange and bolt that the normal ground attaches to and connected the other end to a bell housing bolt. Maybe a one hour investment in time. Terry Sorry, I didn't remember that I had already stated this. But I will say this, The Mod A's normal ground strap connects to the frame flange, not the transmission. Last edited by Terry, NJ; 08-03-2016 at 08:41 AM.