hot ground
09-14-2007, 08:30 PM
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hot ground
i just put a 383 crate in my 84 and went to crank it and the ground wire off the battery got really hot and started smoking. Does anyone have a clue what it could be? how many wires run to the starter?
09-14-2007, 08:39 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: hot ground
The starter only needs 1 heavy cable to the battery and a wire for the solenoid to operate. The battery stud is used as a distribution point for all sorts of other engine wiring, though.
Which ground wire on the battery started smoking?
Which ground wire on the battery started smoking?
09-14-2007, 10:04 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: hot ground
No, the one that goes directly from the battery terminal to the engine.
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