RodneyA

Active Member

• Mar 11, 2014

• #1

Where exactly does the alternator earth cable attach to, I've had a google and found out that it attaches to the block but where about's, I can't really see anywhere for it to go. Is there a special attachment I need for it.

The pic below shows the rough end of it, it's about a foot long.

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #2

Mine earths to the block through the alternator body and mounting bolts, although there is an earth strap nearby going between the chassis rail and the block.

Could it be that that you have seen?

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #3

It's defo the alternator earth, I presume I can attach it to any bolt on the block then?

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #4

Yes

 

Spunka

New Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #5

Im not saying your stupid but allso make sure there is an earth strap like that from the block to chassis

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #6

Hmm, I don't remember seeing one lol, I'll need to check, I just fitted the engine but can't recall attaching one

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #7

I got a clamp on the end of it and attached it to the chassis, does it look ok?

 

Spunka

New Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #8

looks good to me

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #9

I just realised I wrote "Alternator Earth". When it's the starter motor earth lol

 

Optimus Prime

Well-Known Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #10

RodneyA said:

I just realised I wrote "Alternator Earth". When it's the starter motor earth lol

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ffs

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #11

Lol

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #12

No comment

 

easye1

Banned

• Mar 12, 2014

• #13

RodneyA said:

I got a clamp on the end of it and attached it to the chassis, does it look ok?

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nice photos...



does the tesco keyringclubcard work as well too..
just saying

 

Spunka

New Member

• Mar 13, 2014

• #14

RodneyA said:

Where exactly does the alternator earth cable attach to, I've had a google and found out that it attaches to the block but where about's, I can't really see anywhere for it to go. Is there a special attachment I need for it.

The pic below shows the rough end of it, it's about a foot long.

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Dont think your self to much a fool
Looking at your first photo (very nice and clear) We all mist the starter motor in the shot with the no were to go earth strap, and didnt click


If you need to no owt else we'll try abit harder

 

Last edited: Mar 13, 2014

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Mar 13, 2014

• #15

... And my alternator is in front of the starter motor and above the PS pump, so I didn't notice either!