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Negitive ground cable

Started by Tpicks55, July 27, 2017, 09:11:58 AM

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Tpicks55

My 75 Eldorado has the negative ground cable bolted to the right fender and the cable is about 12 inches.  That doesn't look right as I think it should go down to the frame.  It works this way but I'd like it the right way it should be.  I'm asking for your expertise on this matter with a thanks in advance.
75 Eldorado Convertible
94 Deville Concurs
2019 Lincoln Continental
2016 Cadillac XTS

TJ Hopland

I'm pretty sure its supposed to go to the frame pretty much directly below the batter.    There is then a braided cable between the frame and engine near the starter which is on the same side in the Eldo. 
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

The Tassie Devil(le)

'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

Tpicks55

Thank you guys thats what I suspected but wasn't sure and its not clear in the manual.
75 Eldorado Convertible
94 Deville Concurs
2019 Lincoln Continental
2016 Cadillac XTS

CadillacRob

The more grounds the merrier.  I have one to my engine, fender and frame. 
1950 series 61 sedan
1956 coupe de ville

The Tassie Devil(le)

Cadillacs had lots of grounds.

Exhaust to body, front wheel grease caps to stub axle, and a lot more that are hidden.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

TJ Hopland

A long time ago I ran another from that connection point on the frame to the alternator bracket just to be sure I had a good connection.
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

Tpicks55

thanks all good suggestions :D
75 Eldorado Convertible
94 Deville Concurs
2019 Lincoln Continental
2016 Cadillac XTS