Generator install question

[Fred K-OR]

I have just rebuilt a spare generator for my stock. I got carried away, I think, in painting the brackets that attached it to the engine. Should these brackets be not painted where they attach to the engine? In my simple guess, I would think they should not be painted so that they can ground the generator to the engine and battery. I think I may need to get the old sander out an take off some paint. Comments please on this simple question.

[Tom Wesenberg]

I always paint the brackets with rattle can black. I've never seen a grounding problem due to paint, but have seen a grounding problem due to rust. The lock washer will easily cut through the paint, as well as the bolt head and nut turning against the paint as you tighten them.

[Fred K-OR]

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Thanks Tom. I did get the generator to "Motor" well off the rig so am now ready to mount it on the rig to test. Thanks to all your help over the last few weeks I think maybe it is ready to go.