<VV> Broken clutch cable problem

[Frank DuVal]

Good catch Barry.

I have replaced the shift cable on a Chevelle that became the only 
engine ground. Starter current melted the center wire to the sheath.

Frank DuVal

Barry Gershenfeld wrote:

> Probably not, but please immediately check that you have the heavy 
> ground strap from the gen..err...alternator to the body.  Loss of this 
> routes your ground through the clutch cable!  And after it burns 
> through, you can't start the car...no ground, see.
>
> Barry
>
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