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Hammy360

posted on 30/10/16 at 12:05 PM Reply With Quote
Zetec Earth Strap

Hi,
Do i need an earth strap on the zetec block? My existing loom from the Xflow has an earth strap to the type 9 bellhousing on the gearbox so do I need the block as well?





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Ugg10

posted on 30/10/16 at 12:14 PM Reply With Quote
I would, the better the earth, the better the spark. Also some of the sensors are earthed through the block.





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Hammy360

posted on 30/10/16 at 12:27 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ugg10
I would, the better the earth, the better the spark. Also some of the sensors are earthed through the block.


Thanks mate





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prawnabie

posted on 30/10/16 at 04:43 PM Reply With Quote
I'd have at least 2 straps, if only one is fitted and it breaks, the full current will flow down components like your accelerator cable or ecc wiring to get to earth, not good whilst cranking!!
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tims31

posted on 30/10/16 at 06:19 PM Reply With Quote
Yep, I have two fitted to my zetec, one near the top rear and one down by the starter motor





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Hammy360

posted on 31/10/16 at 08:37 PM Reply With Quote
thanks gents, two it is





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