<SNIP>All this talk about where to connect jumper wires is foolish.</SNIP> When given conflicting information, and no basis to judge it for yourself, asking questions is not foolish. On a "normal car", the reason the last connection should be to the engine block, is because the last connection is the one that completes the circuit and causes a spark. Since sparks and explosive battery gasses (from charging/discharging) are not a safe combination, the last connection made (and the first connection removed) should be the one on the engine block (as far from the battery as reasonable). On the DeLorean, making both connections in the engine compartment is twice as safe. Gary www.IN2TIME.com