Ground strap locations on '65 L78 ?

[mike 32580]

Would anyone be able to tell me the locations of the ground straps for a 65 L78 with radio and side pipes. I have checked the archives and have not found what I need.
I don't have the AIM handy. One of the suppliers shows 4 straps and I can't recall seeing them on my car.
I have some intermitent electrical problems that I believe to be due to poor ground.
Any help is appreciated.Thank you.
Mike

[Jack H.]

Re: Ground strap locations on '65 L78 ?

All ground straps as for the standard '65 car and if radio equipped you all the 'hush up' items EXCEPT the exhaust ground straps at the center cross memember for a side pipe car because side exhaust doesn't need those straps (the pipes are NOT suspended at the rear frame by rubber insulating hangers).

[mike 32580]

More info needed/ ground strap locations on '65

Jack,
Thanks for your response. Could you give me a little more info.
What I need to know is the locations of the straps. I was not able to determine this from the AIM(could be due to the terrible quality of the copy) but was able to find info in the judging manual that helped. Have determined the location of the strap for the accel. lever. I know I need one one one of the motor mounts to frame. Is this drivers or passenger side?

From info at various vendors sites I know that there is a strap listed for the sill. Where exactly is this? I also see one for the antenna. I have not checked back there yet but I assume it is from the motor to the frame?
Again, Any help is appreciated. This is a '65 radio&side pipe car.
Mike

[Jack H.]

Re: More info needed/ ground strap locations on '6

Gee, the graphics in my AIM book are pretty clear, Mike... What you call the 'sill' strap is called out on AIM page U69, Sheet A6 and is depicted the upper RH figure of the four drawings tying the bird cage to the frame at the front LH wheel well.

The antenna ground strap is called out on AIM page U69, Sheet B2 and is shown connecting the lower antenna bracket (Item 6) to the chassis. Be sure to look at View A on that page for details on the end of the ground strap at the frame just forward of the LR body mount inside the LR wheel well paying attention to the relative position of the star washer, strap and mounting bolt (Items 3, 4, and 5) as folks often get these installed in the wrong sequence order! The star washer is intended to 'bite' into the frame surface to force electrical contact with the ground strap...

[mike 32580]

Thanks Jack! Just the info I needed. NM *NM*