T-Series TD/TF Engine Ground Strap

[MGTF1250Dave]

Aloha,

It has taken me longer than planned, which is usually the case, to rebuild my XPAG engine. I'm in the final stages of installation in the chassis. I need help in where to mount the engine ground strap. I'm guessing either from either a bell housing bolt to chassis or engine bearer plate bolt to shock mounting bolt. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

 

[David_DuBois]

Dave (seems that I have seen that name somewhere:eagerness
The ground strap goes from the bolt at the 9 o'clock position of the bell housing (when viewed from the back of the engine) to one of the bolts that hold the left hand tower to the frame. I would suggest cleaning the area under each of those bolts be cleaned and sanded down to bare metal, then coated with something like a copper bearing grease or other dielectric type of grease (available at Home Depot or Lowe's).

If you are not already a member of the Classic MG T Club in Hawaii, I would suggest that you contact Willie Williams at: williehawaii@hawaii.rr.com for information
Cheers,

 

[MGTF1250Dave]

Aloha Dave,

Thanks for the info. Willie and I are in the same club. He has been very helpful to me since he has a perfect example of almost all the T series cars.

You have also helped me with other project before, either here or on your website.

Mahalo and Merry Christmas,
Dave

 

[erickblackwelder]

My strap is attached to the side of the battery box. Is that what you call the bell housing?

Erick Blackwelder
1952 TDC
2008 BMW 328i, the last of the inline 6

 

[Brinkerhoff]

Erick, The ground for the battery should be attached to the battery box yes. There is a short uninsulated strap that connects the engine ( at the bell housing) to the chassis. On my TC there is also a braided strap that connects the chassis ( at the three way brake union) up to the firewall and off to the guage panel.

Kevin