Re: ground strap?

Posted by Tim Cole On 2012/3/24 7:42:34

Hi folks:

The senior cars had a braded strap from the transmission mount to the chassis.

Later they relied on the generator ground wire and the accelerator linkage. 55 and 56 started with a rubber bushing in the accelerator linkage so they added a braded strap from the motor to the body (I assume) which also helps reduce radio interference.

Anyway, I have found that the starter circuits on these old Packards usually suffer from voltage loss. This is very bad for starter motors because they then draw more amperage and burn up faster. Thus, the car would benefit from additonal strapping to get the battery ground directly onto the starter bolt.