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Old Sep 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?
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
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?
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Re: hot ground
The negative battery cable bolted to the body.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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You're missing the ground bolted to the engine.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Re: hot ground
The wire that comes from the firewall to the intake?
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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No, the one that goes directly from the battery terminal to the engine.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Re: hot ground
Okay I'll check that. Thanks man.
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