I read through the Tech Tips and found some useful info but not the exact answer to a question I now have.
Due to some lackluster starting power I decided to take a stab at fixing the problem yesterday. I made a trip to the FLAPS and bought a new 4 ga grounding cable that I installed, replacing the original woven negative strap coming off the battery to the frame. I sanded off the rust at the point of contact on the frame while at it. Unable to find a positive cable any larger than the 4 ga that I already had, I simply cut off the end of the original and attached it nicely to a brand new battery connector, then reattached it to the starter. I just returned from NAPA where they ordered an original style braided grounding strap which I will install between the engine block and the frame. ($14.95) The Tech Tip article emphasized the need for a 6V system to be well grounded, so my question is this........ should I install the old, replaced grounding strap for additional grounding? There are two threaded holes just behind the downdraft tube I could use and run the strap to the frame easily. I know it "won't hurt anything to do it", but want to know if it would provide superior grounding and make my starting easier?
Many thanks!
