<VV> faulty grounds

[Shaun]

The little copper ground straps are for radio interference suppression. Cars
without radios don't have them, at least earlies...

yea, Vairily ... Shaun

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kovacsmj" <kovacsmj@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Virtualvairs@Corvair. Org" <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 1:02 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> faulty grounds


> Am acquaintance of mine did not install the copper ground straps on his
> '68 convertible and the path that the engine took was through the 4
> speed shift linkage. His engine started running intermittently one night
> and he saw sparks at the floor.
>
>  I did finally diagnose the problem for him. Despite some rubber
> connections and plastic, there must be enough intermittent contact to
> supply an engine ground.
>
> Getting all the information is most of the solution.
>
> MIKE KOVACS
>
> Subject: Re: <VV> faulty grounds
>
>  Motor Mount, if collapsed, esp '66-9.
>  Accelerator linkage, if rubber bushings worn.
>  Trans mounts, if welded solid.
>  Original Heater Hoses, though weak.
>  PG selector cable.
>
>  Mike
>  YS-117
>
> Here's a mind teaser; what are the possible body
> > ground paths on a corvair
> > IF the body ground (from the battery) and the four
> > corner engine to body
> > straps are MISSING?
> > E-brake and clutch cable are two. What else?
> > Harry Yarnell
>
>
>
>
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