Okay I have a 1948 cj2a. 12 volt. I cannot find any information on all the grounding locations. But when I go to images I see where guys have grounded everything including the muffler pipe, to the fuel lines. I do not want to go to that extent. What are the major areas that I need to ground? i e, engine ,chassis, body, Etc
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48 cj2a grounding questions
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Re: 48 cj2a grounding questions
The only reference to grounding is the engine ground strap from the frame using the bolt that holds the motor mount to a bolt through the mounting plate under the generator/alternator and of course the battery ground to the frame. I think some of the other grounding everything was from mb/gpw because of radios in them for interference. The other grounding lights and gauges etc just get to the body or frame
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Re: 48 cj2a grounding questions
Just to be sure, I put a ground wire to the body and one to the frame on Ol' Unreliable. I figured it couldn't hurt. This Jeep is neither original nor restored, I just want to make sure things work.
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Re: 48 cj2a grounding questions
1. Battery to frame
2. Frame to engine [engine mounts are insulators]
3. Frame & engine to body.
Make sure all are dimensionally correct for max current they will be required carry.
2. Frame to engine [engine mounts are insulators]
3. Frame & engine to body.
Make sure all are dimensionally correct for max current they will be required carry.
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