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Bobs29ModelA · 11-06-2011, 03:19 AM

One of the things I forgot to mention is that, in addition to all the other ground-straps I installed, I also ran a ground strap from the distributor body itself directly to the engine block (to insure a good distributor ground), and then again from the right-hand side of the engine block to the body of the car, as well as to the frame on the right-hand side. Everywhere I test it, I have virtually no resistance, thereby indicating a very good ground between the battery and all components.

And, although all of the older wiring tested good, I went ahead and replaced most of it with brand-new modern wiring of the proper gauge, in order to eliminate the "broken but hidden" wire issue.

11-06-2011, 03:19 AM	#5
Bobs29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 124	Re: At my wits end, with this no-start problem! One of the things I forgot to mention is that, in addition to all the other ground-straps I installed, I also ran a ground strap from the distributor body itself directly to the engine block (to insure a good distributor ground), and then again from the right-hand side of the engine block to the body of the car, as well as to the frame on the right-hand side. Everywhere I test it, I have virtually no resistance, thereby indicating a very good ground between the battery and all components. And, although all of the older wiring tested good, I went ahead and replaced most of it with brand-new modern wiring of the proper gauge, in order to eliminate the "broken but hidden" wire issue.