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Subject:Re: Looking for Grounding Star
From:Scott Daniel
Date:Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:22:56 -0800

I don't even recommend using them.
All spade type connections weaken or corrode after a  while.

Far better IMO is the eye terminal with a screw through  it.  ..
and I learned this additional  neat trick by observing  that Renault did
this on their 1970 R16 car's tail light ground wires.
I noticed that in about 1980 and have been doing it ever since.

get some of those pointy star lock washers.
Install that between the metal body of the van and the wire's eye terminal.
the sharp points dig in nicely..
that will be a solid ground for years and years.

scott

On 12/10/2013 9:39 AM, JRodgers wrote:
> Does anyone have n extra one of these.
>
> They mount on the side just under the dash. I sure could use an extra if
> anyone wants to part with one.
>
> JOHn
>