haggis Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi everyone/anyone, can someone confirm if I need an engine earth lead on my GT6? I have one on my Vitesse from the front engine plate to the steering rack mount, but not on my GT6. Both are converted to negative earth and run alternators, what might the effects be of not having one. Haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 YES! Without it, all the electricity that goes into the engine (starter) and comes out (alt/dyno) has to earth via the gearbox, transmission and rear suspension, OR the choke cable! Can lead to poor starting and poor charging. And a hot choke. The OE cable was pitiful. I suggest a length of starter cable, easily available (see: ring connectors swaged on, from somewhere on the block to the battery itself. Clean the surface that the connector will contact with a file or wire wool to make it bright, clean metal. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks John, I guessed as much, good advice to run one all the way to the battery, I'll stick one on and see what happens. Haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Buy a late Spitfire version; it forks to both engine block, bodywork and battery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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