66cayne
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06-15-12 05:32 AM - Post#2237342
Why is there a ground stud connection on the rear of my alternator ('66 Chevy)? I thought the alternator was grounded through the mounting brackets to the block. I have never used the ground stud, it's just there.
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 acardon
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06-15-12 08:09 AM - Post#2237393
In response to 66cayne
Some GM cars use that stud for a support bracket for the back of the alternator, such as my 66 Corvair, and some use it to connect the battery negative cable to.
Don
66 Corvair (driving)
57 2dr HT (restoring)
56 2dr HT (waiting to be restored)
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Edited by acardon on 06-15-12 08:10 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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 davidchristopher
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06-15-12 08:17 AM - Post#2237396
In response to acardon
I actually ran mine to a 'ground bus' on the firewall.
1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special. (350 4 Muncie '55 Driveshaft CE crossmember Heidts Mustang II front suspension, 3:10 Posi)
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