Check said: "Clean the contact point on the block with sandpaper or a "dremel" type tool. Use some grease on all terminals, and the bolt when you re-install everything. Tighten the bolt firmly, but be careful, as these are aluminum ( and old ) threads, and will definitely strip if too much torque is applied." He is right on the money. I had the same problem for about a year, before I fixed it right. Even after I fixed all the terminals, the bolt on the block just plain wore out. I ended up drilling a new hole next to it and tapping it out, and using a new bolt with a beefy thread. Grease down everything to cut back corrosion. Actually, now that I think about it, I think I used a stud set into the block and nuts to secure the wires to it. I think I thought it would be better to crank it down with. Who knows. Just make sure it is clean. Your engine's brain depends on it. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" Bradenton FL |
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