Braided ground strap

[David L.]

Could someone verify that on a 64 factory air car the negative cable from the battery should be braided steel thank you. Dave

[William C.]

Re: Braided ground strap

If braided, it would be tin coated copper wiring rather than steel...

[David L.]

Re: Braided ground strap

Thanks for your quick reply Bill.

[William C.]

Re: Braided ground strap

Worked in the plants where those puppies were made for a while, the braid is actually made in a round hollow configuration then flattened after it's cut to length, terminated and fed into the lead mold.

[John F.]

Re: Braided ground strap

I know that this is an old thread, but I need clarification on whether a 64 with a/c should have the braided negative cable on the battery. The Judging manual says "yes", but Lectric Limited and the AIM do not agree. LL does not even sell one for that application.

[Joe R.]

Re: Braided ground strap

The 1964 Corvette with or without AC did not have a flat braided copper negative cable.

Also there is not mention of that in the AIM and a diagram is shown for both non AC and another in the AC section.

JR

[John F.]

Re: Braided ground strap

Thank you Joe. That means the current Judging manual is incorrect then!

[Joe R.]

Re: Braided ground strap

That is only one error. There might be more. Better check with the Team Leader.

Tell him I sent you.

JR