Battery earth to starter bolt?
Battery earth to starter bolt?
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DangerousDerek

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8,675 posts

242 months

Thursday 10th May 2018
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I am running a new 50mm2 tinned earth cable from the battery in the boot to try and reduce a voltage drop problem when cranking. Would it be a good idea to terminate at the starter bolt to keep the length down and provide a good earth for the starter?
I am also using the same 50mm to earth from the block to the chassis.
Thoughts please

Belle427

11,208 posts

255 months

Thursday 10th May 2018
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Sounds like a good idea to me, its a pity Tvr didnt just create 1 accessible negative point on the chassis in the engine bay somewhere.

Penelope Stopit

11,209 posts

131 months

Thursday 10th May 2018
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Yes that's the best way to earth the starter
You may be interested in this before you go ahead with the job, see bottom of page https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
The tool allows you to calculate for volt drop over length