Quick Q - unsure about 5s wire

Primera · 05-03-2009, 11:01 PM

Literally just about done with an engine swap and I have just one question. The connector in the pic below I swear I remember pulling it off the alternator but the bgb says there is supposed to be a ground wire down there.

Just wanna make sure it goes in the right place before something bad happens

Everett · 05-04-2009, 12:12 AM

Ya, that bolts down to the alternator, under that rubber cover.

Primera · 05-04-2009, 01:09 AM

The bolt on the alt wont fit through it. Tomorrow ill just try a multi meter to see if it carries current

Redstar · 05-04-2009, 11:23 AM

I think that one grounds to the intake manifold. There should be a screw and boss on one of the intake manifold runners, secure it to whichever one fits best.

nocashrider · 05-04-2009, 11:38 AM

haha i was about to make a post with that same exact wire. the way that the harness was bent toward a spot on the manifold made me guess that it was a ground but i wasnt sure so if anyone finds out for sure it would be much appreciated

Redstar · 05-04-2009, 11:54 AM

I have mine out right now, but I labled everything (prior experience...) I'm 87.6% sure it grounds to the manifold, but I can double check tonight if you guys don't get a solid answer.

Redstar · 05-04-2009, 09:21 PM

Yep, that one grounds to the intake manifold.

nocashrider · 05-05-2009, 03:17 AM

thanks man much appreciated

05-03-2009, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Primera Cage Fighter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker AFB, OK Posts: 125 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Quick Q - unsure about 5s wire Literally just about done with an engine swap and I have just one question. The connector in the pic below I swear I remember pulling it off the alternator but the bgb says there is supposed to be a ground wire down there. Just wanna make sure it goes in the right place before something bad happens Attached Thumbnails

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05-04-2009, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,445 Thanks: 42 Thanked 65 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Ya, that bolts down to the alternator, under that rubber cover.

05-04-2009, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Primera Cage Fighter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker AFB, OK Posts: 125 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	The bolt on the alt wont fit through it. Tomorrow ill just try a multi meter to see if it carries current

05-04-2009, 11:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Redstar My other cars are jealous Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 439 Thanks: 21 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	I think that one grounds to the intake manifold. There should be a screw and boss on one of the intake manifold runners, secure it to whichever one fits best.

05-04-2009, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
nocashrider Om Nom Nom Nom Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 8 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	haha i was about to make a post with that same exact wire. the way that the harness was bent toward a spot on the manifold made me guess that it was a ground but i wasnt sure so if anyone finds out for sure it would be much appreciated

05-04-2009, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Redstar My other cars are jealous Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 439 Thanks: 21 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	I have mine out right now, but I labled everything (prior experience...) I'm 87.6% sure it grounds to the manifold, but I can double check tonight if you guys don't get a solid answer.

05-04-2009, 09:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Redstar My other cars are jealous Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 439 Thanks: 21 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	Yep, that one grounds to the intake manifold.

05-05-2009, 03:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
nocashrider Om Nom Nom Nom Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 8 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	thanks man much appreciated