Attaching Grounds to Frame and Body

[mklinger]

I was thinking about using steel 'Rivet Nuts' as the attachment points for several grounds rather than driving bolts into the sheet metal. It would make for a clean install and I could use stainless button heads for a tidy look. Has anyone done this or are there any pro/cons to the method?

[andrewb70]

I was thinking about using steel 'Rivet Nuts' as the attachment points for several grounds rather than driving bolts into the sheet metal. It would make for a clean install and I could use stainless button heads for a tidy look. Has anyone done this or are there any pro/cons to the method?

I see no issues with doing that. I also like using the thick braided stainless style of ground straps. AC Delco makes all kinds and they are relatively inexpensive on Amazon. Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-EGS18-Professional-Engine-Ground/dp/B0016HUSVC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499723112&sr=8-3&keywords=ground+strap

Andrew

[parsonsj]

Right. I've done that, works great. Just make sure you are using like metals, or you could encourage galvanic corrosion.