Where does the ground strap attach to the alternator

[panelbilly]

I bought this 3.0 with the engine harness already removed and now I'm having trouble figuring out how to wire it back up. I think I have the brown, blue and red wire correct, but I have a braided line that connects on one end to the case. Where does the other end connect?

[boyt911sc]

Originally Posted by panelbilly

I bought this 3.0 with the engine harness already removed and now I'm having trouble figuring out how to wire it back up. I think I have the brown, blue and red wire correct, but I have a braided line that connects on one end to the case. Where does the other end connect?

If my memory serves me right, I think it's connected to one of the studs holding the air diverter. The ones (studs) shown in the picture (alternator fan housing).

Tony

[Targalid]

Tony is right. It will only reach the closest stud so there is no confusion.

[Tidybuoy]

Here is the only photo I have. The ground strap is currently disconnected in this photo but it was bolted onto the lower stud that the fan diverter was connected to.

[Dan J]

It is connected to the 6mm stud that is coming off the diode pack
It is a 10 gauge brown wire not a braided strap The braided strap was used on earlier engines

[Porboynz]

Originally Posted by Dan J

It is connected to the 6mm stud that is coming off the diode pack
It is a 10 gauge brown wire not a braided strap The braided strap was used on earlier engines

I disagree, that diode pack stud is at 12V positive, note that both studs are labelled B+. It should go under one of the fan shroud studs with suitable washers to ensure a good connection. It provides a better earth connection from the body of the alternator to the engine than is provided by the metal to metal contact provided by the retaining strap around the fan housing.

[panelbilly]

Thanks, The connectors on the ends of the braided line would support the connection to the bolt on the case.