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Maddog53 · 02-13-2025, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

That is the same ground. Goes into the harness from the clip
and comes back out at the cluster connector.

Oh! Thanks... I didn't realize that. I (blindly) found the clip and wire intact, and in place, but I could not see if it was in a rusty area (probably was to some extent). I'm gonna pull the panel this weekend and get a better look at the whole thing!

**MikeB** · 02-13-2025, 01:43 PM

Regarding ground wires from rad support to rest of world, my truck hasn't had an external voltage regulator for the past 30 years. However, I'm getting around 14 volts to the headlights, so bolts must be making a good ground. But I still think a ground strap to the frame is a good idea. Grounding is something that's almost never overkill!

02-13-2025, 01:43 PM	#27
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,038	Re: Irritating electrical problem Regarding ground wires from rad support to rest of world, my truck hasn't had an external voltage regulator for the past 30 years. However, I'm getting around 14 volts to the headlights, so bolts must be making a good ground. But I still think a ground strap to the frame is a good idea. Grounding is something that's almost never overkill! __________________ Mike 1969 Custom/10 LWB -- owned for 37 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. Hedman stainless headers. Old Air installation in progress. 1982 Custom Deluxe 10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350 w/ Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) which I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 26 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 02-14-2025 at 01:10 PM.



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