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Can anyone show me/take a photo of there Battrey to body and engine earth strap. I'd like to know the lenght and where is the correct (factory) position it should be fitted. I'm trying to make one as Rimmer's don't sell them and I've got enough crap laying about to be able to make a half decent one just need to know the route and lengh of it

Cheers

Steve

I bought one for my sprint not so long ago part number 520134

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-520134

on my 1850 it bolts to the inner wing panel and the engine mounting bracket 158826 by one of the bolts into the block

Nice one mate, that saves me having to cobble something together

Cheers

Steve

Sorry to resurrect an old thread. Will the above earth strap fit correctly on my Dolly 1500?

No, they are on opposite sides of the car 1850 to 1500. There's a guy on ebay breaking a 1300, the one off that will fit.

xvivalve wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2018 12:48 pm No, they are on opposite sides of the car 1850 to 1500. There's a guy on ebay breaking a 1300, the one off that will fit.

Brilliant thank you for your fast reply. Im guessing nowhere sells a genuine replacement?

If not i can use an universal one...

I have a second hand one surplus to requirements; I'd have to look at it to remind myself of its quality.

xvivalve wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:42 pm I have a second hand one surplus to requirements; I'd have to look at it to remind myself of its quality.

Brilliant ok thank you. If you could have a look and let me know, I will happily purchase it!

Thank you.

On the Sprint conversion I just bought on a earth strap and battery lead, then bolted them to the nearest convenient place on the block and body. It is the only part of the project that has worked 100%, so I don't think the location is that critical.

cleverusername wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:18 pm On the Sprint conversion I just bought on a earth strap and battery lead, then bolted them to the nearest convenient place on the block and body. It is the only part of the project that has worked 100%, so I don't think the location is that critical.

So long as it can reach the battery...1300/1500 is located on nearside, 1850/Sprint is located on the offside

This is a timely thread for me. I'm in need of a replacement and the one that was sent to me last year (I think!) is also a bit ropey so I may well invest in a new one. I want to eliminate any potential problem areas. If there is an alternative "off the shelf" solution I'd consider it before giving RB my hard-earned.

Toledo Man wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:35 am This is a timely thread for me. I'm in need of a replacement and the one that was sent to me last year (I think!) is also a bit ropey so I may well invest in a new one. I want to eliminate any potential problem areas. If there is an alternative "off the shelf" solution I'd consider it before giving RB my hard-earned.

I am going to remove my earth strap tomorrow and measure it and then just see if i can get a universal type from ebay...

I search ebay for 'battery earth lead' and one supplier has a good range of fittings, lengths and a choice of red or black, dewsburyautodismantlers.

Malcolm

Magenta Auto Sprint wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:48 am I search ebay for 'battery earth lead' and one supplier has a good range of fittings, lengths and a choice of red or black, dewsburyautodismantlers.

Malcolm

I think thats the same as ive been looking at, just need to find the correct fitting & lengths.

I'll measure my negative wire over the weekend and I'll see if there's anything available in a local motor factor or (dare I say it) the local Halfords that would fit.