Starter grounding strap ?

[Blue60]

2/79 FJ40...putting on the starter during renovation process and realized I forgot the grounding strap from the starter to the frame. I now have the strap on the lower bolt of the starter to bellhousing mount, but the strap doesn't seem to reach any exisiting threaded hole for attachment to the frame. It's length allows reach just forward of the brake line junction mounted on the frame rail. I realize I could tap a new hole for the strap eyelet, but would like a description of where the strap was originally meant to go if anyone could help...Thanks! It is the original strap also...

Dave

 

[Romer]

You can but these straps at any hardware store. Any bolt that is tied to Frame is good. Use an ohm meter to check. I use a bolt thats above the starter against the back wall of the engine compartment.

 

[65swb45]

Actually Dave, that's exactly where the other end of the cable goes: on the same bolt that holds the brake line junction!

 

[Blue60]

Thanks Mark...I'll take another look at it. The original frame I pulled the engine off still has the junction where the forward and aft brake lines join, and there is no evidence that I strap was every there...hence my confusion.

Dave

 

[Blue60]

Found original picture...

Strap was on aft bolt of the frame mounted splash plate which is between the brake line junction and the battery shelf bracket. I believe that was original position... FWITW!

Cheers,

Dave

 

[Mace]

Actually Dave, that's exactly where the other end of the cable goes: on the same bolt that holds the brake line junction!

That is where my 79's was located,

I just left it off this time.


Can't seem to find a difference..

 

[Blue60]

Precise location?

Mark or Mace

There are two bolts that hold on the junction...how was the strap routed and to which bolt?

Thanks alot!!

Dave