Thanks again James1549 & Pizzaguy. Today I installed that 40" long ground cable directly to the battery and to the bellhousing. I still need to add that plastic sheathing to somewhat shield that cable from heat. I also replaced that shorter, bare copper ground on the bell housing to the frame structure. I bought a 12" length, it could have been 8" or 9". Pics follow. Cheers!
This 12" cable replaced the factory raw copper cable shown previously above. This ground strap is on the driver's side, bellhousing to frame structure.
Regards,