Thread: My fix for a ground cable to the engine
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Old Jan 12, 2024 | 07:05 PM
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Default Re: My fix for a ground cable to the engine
Originally Posted by James1549
I just never understood that MB would not have a direct ground cable to the engine block. Grounding to a single fender can't be good for long term.

With that in mind, I found a wide open area at the bell housing. I wanted to use the bolt lower that didn't have a bracket, but it was too close to the exhaust pipe. So here is where I decided:


Pardon the blurry pictures, have an old Fuji FinePix A340 digital that has been dropped one time too many (If anyone has a spare inexpensive pocket digital they aren't using, maybe message me?)...




Cap removed ready to install Scrubbed terminal and post after removing.


My 14 Torx and drive either with or without extension was hitting the transmission tube.


No factory thread lock? I added a dab when assembling.


Scrubbed the metal cable contact point, looked with light & mirror, clean & shiny.


Ran cable along slot between batt and electronics box.


Trimmed the grey cover allowing cable terminal to protrude without losing the cap.


Used a wire tye to secure cable to POS cable


Another wire tye where cable slid along channel, holding it up inside channel.





Looks good, (and) I bet it is much better than the way it was.


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