by geeves » Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:52 pm
earth cable on battery should be a double cable. One to the engine and one to the chassis. Look for a loose big cable not far from the battery. If not make a cable and attach to any decent engine bolt. Running without the engine earth can cause problems you wouldnt expect. I heard a story a while ago about an auto trans that needs a rebuild but opening they found electrolytic corrosion everywhere. Essentially the trans was a throw away. The cause was traced to a missing earth lead
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them