shredout

i have a ground cable that is coming from the alternator and just hanging down by the starter. where is this supposed to ground to?

also, while i was swapping my clutch, my buddy thought he would be funny an move the shifter whithout telling me. in first gear, where should the linkage be?

Matt M

If you are talking about the wire connected to the threaded post on the alternator, it's not a ground. That would be the +12v charge wire. It connects on the starter post where the battery cable connects.

shredout

it look jus like the batery ground that goes to the starter, but smaller wire. has the metal loop at the end too. would it post on the starter solenoid? same as the battery ground?

Matt M

There is no battery ground connected to the starter either. The battery cable connected to the starter is also a positive cable. Yes, the alternator wire should be connected to the same post on the starter as the heavy battery cable, but neither are grounds.

shredout

oh, sweet. thanks a lot guys. my buddy who was helpin said they were grounds, so i was going off wat he said. i realy appreciate the help!!!

does anyone know where the linkage should be for first gear? or neutral?

Matt M

Unless the cables were adjusted, they should just bolt back on and hook up without too much difficulty.

shredout

are u refering to the linkage cables? they went back on easily, i jus want to make sure, since im not sure when the shifter was moved...

Matt M

The cables will only hook up if the shifter and trans are in the same gear. I recommend putting the shifter and trans in neutral before connecting the cables at the trans since neutral is easy to find on the trans.

shredout

well i had the shifter in 2nd when i put the cables on, and they went right on with no problem. i will try to put it in neutral, see if i can get that for sure.