Cluster ground wire

[Dave Marshall]

After putting in all the lights and wiring to all the things on the back of the cluster, I have one black cable left over with a slip-on connector. It appears to be the cluster ground if I am looking at the wiring diagram correctly, but I can't find where it should go. Is there anyone out there who can help me with this one. Thanks again.

Dave Marshall

[Gerard F.]

You're going to kick yourself!

The black ground connector connects to the cluster all the way up at the top near the high beam light, parking brake light, and light switch light.
Should be the first connection if you are working from the top down (at least on a 67 cluster). Hope you have small hands.

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Dave Marshall]

Re: You're going to kick yourself!

Thanks Jerry,

I kicked myself twice, once really hard. I'll keep my ignorance going here. Obviously there must supposed to be a male connector up there close to the high beam light, but I don't have anything there. Is this the case? Thanks.

Dave Marshall

[Joe C.]

Re: You're going to kick yourself!

Dave:

The male connector lug is removable. It mounts to the top, center cover-plate-to-case retaining screws. It might have been omitted when (if) the cluster was reassembled, at some point. It is a simple "L" shape, with one leg having a 1/8" hole for the fastener. Widely available.

Joe

[Jack W.]

Re: You're going to kick yourself!

and if you fail to ground your cluster in this fashion you run the risk of your oil pressure line becoming the ground, not a good thing

[Dave Marshall]

Re: You're going to kick yourself!

Thanks to all. I should be able to get this done now that you all have enlightened me again.

Dave Marshall

[John H.]

Re: You're going to kick yourself!

Dave, the spade lug that wire connects to is just above the tach:

[Dave Marshall]

Re: You're going to kick yourself!

Thanks John,

The picture sums it up perfectly.

Dave

[Bill Stephenson]

Re: You're going to kick yourself!

Dave,

-----The ground does not have to be up on the top. It only has to be there to be correct. You could put the ground spade anywhere on the cluster you can reach for now and avoid taking the cluster all the way out. Just a thought. You already may have donr things correctly. If so pay no attention.........Bill S

[Dave Marshall]

Re: You're going to kick yourself!

Thanks Bill,

I do have the cluster already in so might have to do as you suggest. Appreciate the info.

Dave Marshall

[Gerard F.]

Nice photo, John! You're the man. *NM*