[alfa] It's all about the grounds

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Last weekend with some help I managed to transplant my Verde's motor 
into my new Verde.   I also decided to relocate the battery to the 
trunk.   I spent all night Thursday finishing up various tasks, with the 
hope of being able to drive to work, instead of riding my motorcycle in 
a hurricane.

At midnight I was finally ready to turn the key.  *cross fingers* *turn 
key*...  Nothing.   I gave up and went to bed.   This morning I took a 
survey of what worked and what didn't.   Lights, brake lights, horn, 
fuel pump, windshield wipers: good.   Turn signals, starter, disco ARC 
unit: bad.

I thought I goofed when I did the battery wiring.  I rechecked, and 
rechecked.   With nothing better to do, I decided to clean all the 
grounds with some sand paper, contact cleaner, and dielectric grease.

That fixed everything but the starter.  I thought it would be too easy 
if all I had to do was clean the connectors at the firewall, but I gave 
it a try... certainly more fun than pulling the headers to get to the 
starter.  Success!   With a cough it came to life.   Hoorary!

Just a few more things to sort out, and I'll be on the road.   Just in 
time too, as I'm out of beer (and bread and milk...)

--Mark
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