Main Strap Ground Wire Question

[Angry Possum]

When I replaced my Valve cover last week, the main strap copper ground wire broke off the block, so I replaced it from the firewall (it's original location) to the top of the intake manifold, is this ok? Ill send a photo shortly.

 

[ekrampitzjr]

If you aren't having any electrical problems since the change, I'd say it's definitely okay. The intake manifold would be grounded through the metal fasteners to the block.

 

[Angry Possum]

If you aren't having any electrical problems since the change, I'd say it's definitely okay. The intake manifold would be grounded through the metal fasteners to the block.

That's what I figured.

 

[ekrampitzjr]

...And besides, your intake manifold is metal anyway.

 

[dvdswan]

It would be better to the original location. Be sure to clean it. Intake manifold is aluminum, not the greatest conductor for a ground, but will works.

 

[Angry Possum]

It would be better to the original location. Be sure to clean it. Intake manifold is aluminum, not the greatest conductor for a ground, but will works.

Thanks, but I don't know where it exactly broke off from. That's why I mounted it to the intake. It was dry and brittle when it broke, so I couldn't find the location where it broke off at.

 

[RonD]

Back of drivers side head, usually 13mm bolt head, if you want to feel around for it
short bolt only there for the ground strap