Mark,
I have always been fond of sharp edged star washers in places where
assured grounding is important. Of course they do have to penetrate the
paint to make a good ground. Everything has it's pluses and minuses,
but a clear coat over the washer/nut can reduce rusting.
Luck,
Steve
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
CoolVT@aol.com wrote:
> Both the temperature sending unit and the starter solenoid are shown as
> being grounded. The question is how well do they have to be grounded:-)
>Will
> using teflon tape on the threads of the sending unit allow the thread to cut
> through and still ground the unit?
> I wasn't especially careful in scratching away paint at the base of the
> solenoid to ensure good contact nor was I careful in being sure that the
>washer
> on the bolt was making good contact with bare metal to attach the solenoid.
> How well does this thing have to be grounded?
> I guess I am used to a picky electrical inspector that insisted that the
> paint be scraped down to the bare metal and the metal threaded to ensure a
>good
> ground.
> Mark
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