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Lost Part On Engine Swap. Possibly Earth Strap?

joe blo

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hi guys. need a bit of help please. i found the described part after the mechanics had mostly finished putting the motor in. and didnt know where it went or what exactly it was. its got a plug on one end to plug into something then a metal woven strap bour 20cm or so long the has abit to put bolt through and bolt up to something.

does anyone know where it would have come from and what it is and if its needed?

now its lost so wanna see if i need another one and also find out where it goes. was there one minute then it was gone. weird.

thanks guys.

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i think it would be a good idea to have some sort of earth strap to your motor somewhere, on my car it goes from the negative battery terminal, to the chassis then bolts to the side of the block...

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i think it would be a good idea to have some sort of earth strap to your motor somewhere, on my car it goes from the negative battery terminal, to the chassis then bolts to the side of the block...

i still have the big round thick one that connects to the block. the one im talking about is a flat piece of woven metal with electrical plug on one end and other end has a bit to put a bolt through and attach somewhere.

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id suggst yes have it because its a earth wire to stop electrical current shorting out something on the motor causing damage like above use stereo wire or some sort of automotive wire just dont go to thin no need for massive thick wire.

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