Earth straps

[jddevel]

On my TC I found that there was an earth to chassis strap both on the engine (bellhousing) and the gearbox prop. end. Is this unusual - I`ve never encountered it before.

[Steve Simmons]

To be honest, you can never have too many. Extra dash grounds aren't a bad idea, and some people also ground the distributor body.

[Franz Tenbrock]

so i know what to do in the next weeks
;-)
why a strap at the gearbox, there is no electric part
at the engine ok, it is necessary, starter and ignition distributor

[Steve Simmons]

The ground travels through the entire chassis, engine, gearbox, etc. Having a second ground connecting the engine (where all the electrical components are) ensures good flow of electrons! If the main ground is good then there's no need for a second, but if the main ground gets corroded or dirty then a second ground will take up the slack. Of course this is no substitute for keeping your grounds clean!

[Franz Tenbrock]

Steve
you drive your car in the dirt ????
you are not cleaning and polishing it all days
some people had this cars in there garage for 60 year never driven it
they need no ground
you need two


me too
just this evening orderd a 2 day rally in April
so i have to hurry up with the new electric

[Duncan M]

A slick alternate grounding setup on the TC can be seen in these pics of a TC once owned by Jim Hall. Scroll through the pics. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf17 ... ter/459668

Battery ground cable goes to the bolt through the battery box that attaches right next to the left side of makers plate. Typical. Then another battery type cable is run from that same fastener (next to makers plate) down to the bell housing bolt right next to the engine number tag.

[Steve Simmons]

you drive your car in the dirt ????
you are not cleaning and polishing it all days
some people had this cars in there garage for 60 year never driven it

You could say that, yes.

[Franz Tenbrock]

would like to drive my car in such a nature
must be perfect
wonderful pictures
thx for sharing such pictures of your TC