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Earth strap from steering rack to where ?

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Has anyone got a pic of the earth strap in situ from the rack to the body. I've just got a bit of rusted cord under the possi drive screw on the rack  - need to reinstate a strap but where does it get screwed to on the body - nothing on my bulkhead that's apparent 🤔

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I haven't got a picture, sorry but the wire connects just above where the clamp sits. I'm sure if you search on here or google, there are plenty of pics.

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The grounding wire from the steering rack mount, goes to the steering rack gear box, there is a small #2 Phillips that it attaches to, as it is the main grounding point for the steering shaft and the horn buttons.



Don't have a pick of the other end, but it attaches to the Phillips screw on the steering racks gear box  that connects to the steering shaft.

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steering earth link.jpg

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1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet

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Great thanks - that answers the question 👍

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Mine is attached to a different location - this is where it was when I removed the rack prior to restoration.  

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The body shell is the "earth" back to negative on the battery, so anywhere on the body is good

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Thanks for those posts - very helpful 👍

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