54 wire harness ground question

[Guy M.]

There is a heavy gage ground wire that the schematic says it connects to the "shipping bolt" on the block. What is it saying, the mount? Its about an 8 gage wire with about a 1/2 inch or 5/8 connector. I havent seen any pictures showing this connection. Thanks again!

[Chris S.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

Yep !
On the drivers side - on the trans/engine/adapter plate ( the middle one - one the engine bolts to and trans bolts to.- there is a hole towards the driver - I think it is a 7/16 bolt should be a TR or WB1C etc.....
Shoot me an email and I can email you a photo
The wire snakes over from the harness - two clips on the firewall.....one on the firewall ....one on the left side

[Guy M.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

Thanks Chris, a photo would be great. I really appreciate!!. gmcmann@jeffco.us I havent even seen this being mentioned anywhere.

[Dan D.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

Ya wanta make sure that ground is on there good, as I believe that is the only ground means for all the equipment in the car, other than starter and gen.

-Dan-

[Chris S.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

Photo sent

[Rob M.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

Photo sent

why not post it on the forum so we can all see and learn (now and in the future)?

[Jerry P.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

can you pls post a photo of the ground, thanks jer

[Guy M.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

here is where that wire connects. Thanks Chris Hall 54 524.jpg

[Troy P.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

This shows the bolt the black ground wire with the white stripe it attaches to on the engine.Hall 54 029.jpg

[Rob M.]

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This shows the bolt the black ground wire with the white stripe it attaches to on the engine.[ATTACH=CONFIG]49240[/ATTACH]

thanks for taking the time to post!

[Guy M.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

PERFECT Troy!! All these little hidden details is what makes this year model. Who needs a schtinken manual! Thanks fot your time, this will help everyone wiring this thing,

[Troy P.]

Re: 54 wire harness ground question

Mystery - I can see why there is a bolt in the one hole as it secures the ground wire. But it makes no sense for GM to install a bolt in the other hole as it serves no purpose I can detect. Both holes were apparently used to attach the engine to the shipping cradle and for nothing else.