On my new '88 noticed same ground.

It goes between metal dizzy cap shield.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-blF5MZ8CJKU/T6XJnXP_UaI/AAAAAAAAFs0/zQireOqxNJI/s576/Distributor%2520Shield%2520Ground.jpg

On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 5:18 PM, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi list and welcome back Mr Squirrel ~
>
> So today I buttoned up the engine {fire recovery) and pressure filled the
> cooling system and noticed this nice shiny male spade off the bottom of the
> dizzy. Does anyone know the 'traditional' grounding point for that spade?
>
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Vanagon MV
> Northern Michigan
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> www.vanagonauts.com

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