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And I will too from now on. I was just a bit taken aback that it isn't done from factory, considering the voltage drop lost from using the engine block/starter case bracket connection as the earth. Also that this quick, simple fix wasn't mentioned in any of the forum threads or videos I've...
I guess that's the cause of my confusion, there are no more connections between the starter motor and the earth mount, since the starter is bolted directly to the motor casing.
The mounts and contacts have been cleaned.
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I was dealing with a bad starter - cranking slowly. I did a voltage drop test between the earthing mount on the motor and the negative battery terminal. Only losing 0.5v.
I then did a voltage drop test from the earthing mount on the motor and the starter casing - whopping 2.5v drop.
So I...
