Yes, what George said. I'll just add the observation that it's tempting to rely on the screw threads for metal/metal contact. But that's NOT usually good for a reliable, low resistance connection. //Jack ---------- Date sent: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 08:05:39 EST Send reply to: THX0001@AOL.COM From: George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM> Subject: Re: Headlight relays install grounding questions, To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > In a message dated 3/24/04 7:04:18 PM, antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET writes: > > << Can I just use those circle type connectors and > > drill a screw holding them togeather to the body right near the ground wheel > > or should I find another ground post wheel and install that? >> > > Kevin, > > Either way is fine; just remember to scrape off the paint to bare metal > wherever you attach the ground. As Martha used to say, it is a "good thing" > to smear some antioxidant electrical connection grease under the attachment. > > George |
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