Best place to clip the in-cab harness ground - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

palallin · 10-08-2003, 01:58 PM

Looking at the books, it's difficult to tell where the harness ground wire was clipped (the end is a sheet-metal U-clip, not a spade terminal). Does anybody know what the stock location was or what the best place would be?

red71cheyenne · 10-08-2003, 02:16 PM

Both of mine clipped to the back of the dash metal right next to the steering columns. I just made sure there was a bare spot of metal to clip it to. Squash the clip a little too so it fits nice and tight. That should do it. Jeff.

**CPNE** · 10-08-2003, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by red71cheyenne
Both of mine clipped to the back of the dash metal right next to the steering columns. I just made sure there was a bare spot of metal to clip it to. Squash the clip a little too so it fits nice and tight. That should do it. Jeff.

That's correct, RH side

tom hand · 10-08-2003, 02:24 PM

Those little clips are the cause of most dash problems. Remove it a replace it with a good ring terminal and screw it down were you can't see it...you will be the only one that knows and your dash will work perfecty

Slammed67 · 10-08-2003, 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by CPNE: That's correct, RH side

Yes, that is correct.

**CPNE** · 10-08-2003, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by Slammed67

Yes, that is correct.

You forgot to mention the RH side is correct

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Since Pallalin was inquiring about correct location and red71cheyenne's post did not specifically state which side of the column I thought I'd clarify to be HELPFUL.

And YOUR point?

Hooter · 10-08-2003, 04:43 PM

put a ground strap from the cab to the frame also, it helped my truck, because of all the paint and dirt and whatnot collecting on the truck through the years

palallin · 10-08-2003, 04:59 PM

Two straps cab to motor (where the battery is grounded), one cab to frame, one frame to motor. Instead of worrying about grounding the bed, I'm going to ground the tailights directly.

Thanks for the info, guys.

I may in fact screw the ground down. I had had no problems with it prior to tear-down; I just couldn't remember where it clipped. The details slip away after so many weeks. . . .

10-08-2003, 01:58 PM	#1
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Best place to clip the in-cab harness ground Looking at the books, it's difficult to tell where the harness ground wire was clipped (the end is a sheet-metal U-clip, not a spade terminal). Does anybody know what the stock location was or what the best place would be? __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

10-08-2003, 02:16 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Both of mine clipped to the back of the dash metal right next to the steering columns. I just made sure there was a bare spot of metal to clip it to. Squash the clip a little too so it fits nice and tight. That should do it. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-08-2003, 02:24 PM	#4
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Those little clips are the cause of most dash problems. Remove it a replace it with a good ring terminal and screw it down were you can't see it...you will be the only one that knows and your dash will work perfecty __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

10-08-2003, 04:43 PM	#7
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	put a ground strap from the cab to the frame also, it helped my truck, because of all the paint and dirt and whatnot collecting on the truck through the years __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-08-2003, 04:59 PM	#8
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Two straps cab to motor (where the battery is grounded), one cab to frame, one frame to motor. Instead of worrying about grounding the bed, I'm going to ground the tailights directly. Thanks for the info, guys. I may in fact screw the ground down. I had had no problems with it prior to tear-down; I just couldn't remember where it clipped. The details slip away after so many weeks. . . . __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.



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