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On a 32 Special, does the ground strap go behind the top bolt on the drivers side motor mount (where the 2 bolts go into the bell housing)? If not, where is the proper location?
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Most people put the ground strap to either a bolt on the transmission top or motor mount bolt or starter mounting bolt. That way the ground to the starter is the lowest resistance. I don't have the diagram available but am sure Skipper will give you the exact location. Make sure that the ground strap from the drive train to the body is in place.
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Thanks to all for the input. I had initially installed the engine ground strap to the top bolt of the drivers side motor mount under the head of the bolt. Got a good ground and cranked it up for about a 30 minute run, When I shut down and checked everything, the top flange (above the top bolt) had cracked off. I have since had it welded and am re-assembling it but think I'll put the strap UNDER the bolt (between the mount and the bell housing) with an internal star washer.
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Can someone explain the purpose of the drive train to body ground strap ? Better ground for electrical connections ? I don't recall ever seeing such a strap on my '32. Thank you. Make sure that the ground strap from the drive train to the body is in place.
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Because of the use of rubber pads under the engine and transmission there is not a good ground path from the drive train to the body. Without a good ground the dash lights and other electrical equipment will not operate properly.
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Thanks Chipper. I 'll have to put one in. All my electrical components appear to be working but I see the weak link here. FS has the web style for $10.50 
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