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fordmerc |
10-25-2011 @ 10:38 AM
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Thanks. A wire will do.
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supereal |
10-25-2011 @ 10:20 AM
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One of the mounting grommets should have a metal tube inside to allow the mounting screw to press the other end to the firewall. The regulator must have a grounded case to operate properly. Be sure that the place where the tube meets the firewall is clean, and free of paint. You can attach a short jumper wire between the regulator and a good ground if you prefer. Just use any available mounting screw for the regulator end. We put a "star" washer under that end to assure a good connection. The old type had a ground terminal, as you note, and I think that was a better idea.
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fordmerc |
10-25-2011 @ 6:48 AM
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My old '39 Voltage regulator had a wire from the case to the firewall - I presumed a ground. New repro has no such connection. Worse, the original style grommets seem to isolate the unit from ground (?). Should I ground the voltage regulator unit case while using the original style grommets to attach to the firewall?
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