Ground Strap

[stockman1]

Upon removal of the intercooler, I found a ground strap attached to the passenger side firewall near the #4 spark plug. The non firewall end was dangling, where does it attach? :runningdog:

[MikeFleming]

On non-comp-prep models, it attaches to the upper, right (passenger side for USDM) bell housing bolt. On comp prep models that Patrick and I have inspected, it attaches to the upper left bell housing bolt.

[stockman1]

On non-comp-prep models, it attaches to the upper, right (passenger side for USDM) bell housing bolt. On comp prep models that Patrick and I have inspected, it attaches to the upper left bell housing bolt.Thanks!!

[stockman1]

I am missing the upper right bell housing bolt does anyone know the correct size and type? is there another ground spot for that strap until I am able to get the bolt? thanks

[in2fords]

Id assume that the upper left would would work just as well on your non-comp-prep .

[stockman1]

Id assume that the upper left would would work just as well on your non-comp-prep .it doesn't look like it will reach. How about the intercooler mount bolt?

[MikeFleming]

The thread size is a 10x1.5. and the bolt is maybe 40-45mm long (don't have one handy). The stock ones use a washered 13mm hex head while all hardware store bolts in that thread size will probably come with a 17mm hex head. Take one of the other five bolts out and take it with your to the hdwr store. Iirc all six are same.

Someday when I have some free time I will look up the exact bolt spec and Ford service part number in the catalog. But that's not gonna happen today.

[stockman1]

The thread size is a 10x1.5. and the bolt is maybe 40-45mm long (don't have one handy). The stock ones use a washered 13mm hex head while all hardware store bolts in that thread size will probably come with a 17mm hex head. Take one of the other five bolts out and take it with your to the hdwr store. Iirc all six are same.

Someday when I have some free time I will look up the exact bolt spec and Ford service part number in the catalog. But that's not gonna happen today.45mm worked perfect

[MikeFleming]

So you're saying I was right?

Somene make a note of this.

[Patrick]

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[stockman1]

So you're saying I was right?

Somene make a note of this.i was going to take one out and measure but I was near a Home Depot and said aw hell Mike knows his sh/t so I bought a 40 and 45 mm. Cheapest Home Depot bill ever $2.45. Thanks again, SHAFT

[stockman1]

BTW The ground strap when attached to the bell housing cured many electrical issues including the intermittent radio.