Engine Compartment ground locations

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Caribe Turf
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Engine Compartment ground locations

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this is a 1980 US 320 with K jet
I am looking for wiring harness routing and engine compartment ground locations. for eaample the etm that I find online states engine ground in front of starter, but where, no photos.

I have ground wire attached to the dip stick support.


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The engine ground comes from just below the alternator(heavy braided wire) and attaches to the left side of the car frame. The main ground for lights, etc is just to the left of the battery just behind the left headlight assembly.
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Also see the FAQ section on this, where the ground straps is bolted to the body you often find a corroded connection

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