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05-17-2008, 05:35 AM
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Broken ground cable
I recently purchased a 1991 k2500 plow truck. The problem i an having is the main braided ground strap on the back of the pass side cylinder head is broken and just hanging there and I cannot see where it was mounted to the fire wall. Any pics of where it mounts would help.
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05-17-2008, 07:09 AM
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Re: Broken ground cable
I recently found out I have the same problem on my 89 Silverado, so I'll be watching this thread. I also have a ? that relates, can it be replaced with a ground wire from a parts store, or does it have to be that braided flat cable? Thanks in advance.
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05-17-2008, 06:06 PM
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Re: Broken ground cable
that ground goes to a long stud there on the firewall just behind the motor , its either metric or a size 10 , i cant remember which . as for using a differnt wire , as long as you go with a 10-12 gauge copper wire you should be ok
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05-18-2008, 05:17 AM
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Re: Broken ground cable
The wire does not have to be an exact match but the braided un-insulated wires are very flexible.
Use a wire that is large enough to be able to carry as much current as the original. Here is a photo of where the braided ground connects to the firewall on a 1993. |
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05-18-2008, 12:58 PM
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Re: Broken ground cable
Thank you for the pics and replys. I have a no communication problem with the computer and I hope this fixes it.
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