11 replies to this topic

[sidewalk_1995]

Where is the best place to put a second engine earth strap?

I have read that someone has put one from the alternator to the bonet catch.

If anyone has any pictures of this, that would be great.

thanks

James

[charie t]

under drivers seat

[yanto]

I have one from the alternator bracket (top bracket) to the slam panel. Works just fine.

[sidewalk_1995]

I have one from the alternator bracket (top bracket) to the slam panel. Works just fine.

I have seen someone say this somewhere else.

are you able to post a picture?

Cheers

[Ruckus]

this is mine, Its a flashy Spoon cable but any 8 or 4awg will be fine.

[yanto]

I like the rocker cover, may I ask where y got it from?

[Ruckus]

I like the rocker cover, may I ask where y got it from?

You may but I don't have much of an answer, it was just polished alloy and came on my wife's mini when she bought it. It got swapped out and I sand blasted it and painted it in black wrinkle paint, then polished the top bits.

I've not seen one like it to be honest.

[nev_payne]

Personally I'd recommend connecting to the bulkhead or suspension pillar framework above the subframes - this way you avoid any rusty/poorly welded joints between panels, and the top/back of the engine bay is less prone to the elements, connections less likely to corrode.

Edited by nev_payne, 29 January 2013 - 02:30 PM.

[miniman retford]

I put an extra earth lead from the thermosatst housing stud to the horn mounting bracket on the inner wing.

[sidewalk_1995]

this is mine, Its a flashy Spoon cable but any 8 or 4awg will be fine.

Thanks,

I ordered two new ones. One to replace the current one and one to put from the alterator to the slam pannel.

Cheer

[Pee]

Where can you buy these braided earthing straps pre made?

[Ruckus]

Where can you buy these braided earthing straps pre made?

Standard one? Minispares or any motor factors really!