RE: [DML] grounds

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>]

Adding additional grounds to the DeLorean electrical system is not
necessary, here's why. In standard automotive wiring the body, which is
steel, is ground. Therefore a solid ground is available anywhere you can
access the body or frame. Because the DeLorean's fiberglass body is
non-conductive the wiring system is set up similar to house wiring, i.e.: a
separate ground wire is included in all electrical runs. The design
engineers specified three main frame grounds. 

An oversight in this design is that the epoxy coated frame considerably
reduced the integrity of these ground connections. 

In conclusion the very necessary procedure in the DeLorean is not to add
additional ground wires, just insure that all of the existing main grounds
are electrically sound. The best way to accomplish this is to disconnect
each frame ground sandpaper or file away corrosion at both the connector and
frame reconnect each ground connection and repaint each connection to
prevent further corrosion.

DMC Joe     

-----Original Message-----
From: nitrousgarageworks [mailto:nitrousgarageworks@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 11:04 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] grounds

  One area I discovered is an inherant weakness in most older cars, even
newer ones, is deteriorating or inadequate grounds. It can effect a great
deal of systems in the cars, from lights, to engine performance. Evaluating
and adding grounds is often a wise and necessary precaution, and often well
worth it. I've added grounds to nearly all the vehicles I own, especially
the older ones. The ground wire can be material as simple as common
electrical wire. 
Establishing new grounds especially to the engine will help spark energy,
the charging system, and so on. Something you may want to consider on your
vehicle(s).








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