[Tigers] grounding theory

[Steve Laifman]

Mark,

I have always been fond of sharp edged star washers in places where 
assured grounding is important.  Of course they do have to penetrate the 
paint to make a good ground.  Everything has it's pluses and minuses, 
but a clear coat over the washer/nut can reduce rusting.

Luck,

Steve

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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com



CoolVT at aol.com wrote:
> Both the temperature sending unit and the starter solenoid are  shown as 
> being grounded.  The question is how well do they have to be  grounded:-)  Will 
> using teflon tape on the threads of the sending unit  allow the thread to cut 
> through and still ground the unit?
> I wasn't especially careful in scratching away paint at the base of  the 
> solenoid to ensure good contact nor was I careful in being sure that  the washer 
> on the bolt was making good contact with bare metal to  attach the solenoid.  
> How well does this thing have to be  grounded?
> I guess I am used to a picky electrical inspector  that insisted that the 
> paint be scraped down to the bare metal and the  metal threaded to ensure a good 
> ground.
> Mark