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Subject:Re: Headlight relays install grounding questions,
From:Jack
Date:Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:07:45 -0800

Yes, what George said.  I'll just add the observation that it's tempting to
rely on the screw threads for metal/metal contact.  But that's NOT usually
good for a reliable, low resistance connection.  //Jack

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Date sent:              Thu, 25 Mar 2004 08:05:39 EST
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From:                   George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:                Re: Headlight relays install grounding questions,
To:                     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> In a message dated 3/24/04 7:04:18 PM, antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET writes:
>
> << Can I just use those circle type connectors and
>
> drill a screw holding them togeather to the body right near the ground wheel
>
> or should I find another ground post wheel and install that? >>
>
> Kevin,
>
> Either way is fine; just remember to scrape off the paint to bare metal
> wherever you attach the ground.  As Martha used to say, it is a "good thing"
> to smear some antioxidant electrical connection grease under the attachment.
>
> George

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