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Sunbeam Alpine Side light unit Earth modification
- Thread starter Tim R
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Another option for skipping the new bolt for a ground point is using the spare ground connection on the hood rest clip. I assume that ground point was the design at one time, before cost cutting was implemented.
I've had good luck so far using that ground point (after cleaning up the clip and connectors).
Mike
I've had good luck so far using that ground point (after cleaning up the clip and connectors).
Mike
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65beam
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I drill a small hole in the flange where the front valance meets the fender. My units have a wire attached to the housing by using a short # 6 bolt and then the ground wire is bolted to the flange. There is another simple grounding fix in the TE/AE tech tip M48. My question is do any of you use J clips on the body or do you just put the screw thru the body which would result in a poor ground.
Tim R
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Mike,
That is a good option.
65Beam,
Normally the car would have body clips (which I presume are what you refer to as J clips) to take the screws. The trouble is that whether you use the screw directly into the metal of the car or use a body clip, one or other of these methods relies on you scraping through some paint and making an earth to the bare metal. I don't like that, which is why I do what I detailed in the video.
Tim R
That is a good option.
65Beam,
Normally the car would have body clips (which I presume are what you refer to as J clips) to take the screws. The trouble is that whether you use the screw directly into the metal of the car or use a body clip, one or other of these methods relies on you scraping through some paint and making an earth to the bare metal. I don't like that, which is why I do what I detailed in the video.
Tim R
jumpinjan
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I recommend not to use WD40 as a contact cleaner/lube. The way to do this is with the application of "Deoxit", and it can be used on ALL electrical connections.
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Jan
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Jan
65beam
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We in the states have different terminology for several car related items such as trunk versus boot , soft top versus hood and hood versus bonnet. There are several different styles of clips available . I use clips that allow me to secure the unit including lense and with a new body gasket and a new lense gasket such as the ones sold by SS the unit is sealed. I'm sure you understood that I ground my cars in such a way that there is no chance of rust or chipping of the paint since we look ahead and drill any needed holes prior to painting. You're right about paint not allowing a good ground but if you clean the drilled hole and use the proper size bolt and the proper lube when hooking up grounds prevents corrosion. You're happy with your way, others may think different as Jan just stated.
Tim R
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Jan,
That looks like good stuff. I've not seen it before.
65Beam,
I wasn't meaning to criticise or preach, apologies if it came over that way! Many of the Alpines that I have worked on in the UK have had screws stuck in the indicators with little thought as to what damage may be being caused Sometimes just wood screws have been used either straight into the metal or into body clips which have themselves scratched through the paint. You can guess what the end result is! I don't think many of the former owners had done a proper job as you describe.
Best Wishes,
Tim R
That looks like good stuff. I've not seen it before.
65Beam,
I wasn't meaning to criticise or preach, apologies if it came over that way! Many of the Alpines that I have worked on in the UK have had screws stuck in the indicators with little thought as to what damage may be being caused Sometimes just wood screws have been used either straight into the metal or into body clips which have themselves scratched through the paint. You can guess what the end result is! I don't think many of the former owners had done a proper job as you describe.
Best Wishes,
Tim R
65beam
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Tim,
Like you I've seen even worse repairs. A number of years ago we bought three parts cars and when I started picking at rust bubbles on the lower front fender I found newspaper filling the hole with filler over it . It's all in the details which takes time and a lot of effort.
Like you I've seen even worse repairs. A number of years ago we bought three parts cars and when I started picking at rust bubbles on the lower front fender I found newspaper filling the hole with filler over it . It's all in the details which takes time and a lot of effort.
