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Hi
does anybody know where the earth strap for earthing the engine was placed on a 1928 AB touring? I cant see it on any pictures maybe there was'nt one at all?
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Seeing as there were no rubber mounts for the engine and it was bolted hard to the chassis there would be no need for an earth strap. My "28" doesn't have one.
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Hi guys, You gotta have an "earth strap" as you are calling it. The + battery cable goes from the + battery post to the connection on the starter. The - strap/cable goes from the - post on the battery to a bolt on the transmission. Even though the engine is mounted directly to the frame, you must complete the continuity back to the battery - post.  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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I have 27 and two 28's and the ground strap from the battery attaches directly to the frame just next to the battery.
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Hi Hozz, The electrical diagram in the Owner's Manual shows, and states, that the ground strap is bolted to the frame, however as a practical matter the circuit to the starter is shorter if connected to the transmission. If connected to the frame, all the accessories will work correctly, however the circuit for the starter (a very important circuit) must go through three questionable contacts (the three motor attaching points). It is very common that all three mounting bolts are loose (the reason for the castle nuts and key) in addition to being covered with oil.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Yet another great bit of information. I too was told that the ground should go to the transmission, but I was only told that it was a better ground. This makes perfect sense the way that Ray has explained it. I'm guessing that it doesn't really matter where on the transmission I connect, but assuming that it would be one of the top facing bolts, is that correct? Thanks again to Ray, I'm continually drudging up 10+ year old answers to my daily questions. 
Jeff
1925 Superior K 4 Dr Sedan
1966 C10
2003 Silverado 1500 HD
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