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Fuel tank earth strap?
eznfrank - 15/8/09 at 12:23 PM

According to the IVA manual I need to earth my fuel tank, but it makes no reference to the size of the earth wire/strap?

It would be really convenient for me to mount it to the bolts for the fuel pump but it would have to be a relatively small wire, is that ok? Is there any particular minimum size I should be using?

Thanks


ReMan - 15/8/09 at 12:25 PM

Any size would do. I suspect it's just to guard against static build up/discharge at the wrong moment.
Is it not bolted to the chasis anyway?


02GF74 - 15/8/09 at 12:30 PM

find a dumped fridge or microwave, chop off the mains cable and use the earth wire - plenty big enough.


MautoK - 15/8/09 at 12:34 PM

You'll need to ground the sender plate for the gauge to work but that may well not connect to the tank itself.
John.