Ground connection at motor? - '63 40hp

[baytonemus]

I'm installing the salvaged wiring harness that I bought for my 40352D. Where is the heavy ground wire usually connected on that motor?

 

[mikesea]

Re: Ground connection at motor? - '63 40hp

If I remember,it connected on the starter bracket,but any bolt should suffice as long as its not a head bolt or one that could cause a leaking condition.You can also get a replacement mounting bracket bolt ,that is longer by about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.then double nut ,one nut to hold the bracket ,the other with a lockwasher to accept and secure the cable.Im talking about the starter bracket mmounting bolt

 

[baytonemus]

Re: Ground connection at motor? - '63 40hp

If I remember,it connected on the starter bracket,but any bolt should suffice as long as its not a head bolt or one that could cause a leaking condition.You can also get a replacement mounting bracket bolt ,that is longer by about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.then double nut ,one nut to hold the bracket ,the other with a lockwasher to accept and secure the cable.Im talking about the starter bracket mmounting bolt

Thanks for your response. I just figured it would be nice to know how they were supposed to have been hooked up originally. Not a huge deal either way.