[Arcticbird]

Hi Guys!

I am trying to figure out where the ground straps go on my -73 Formula. Only ground strap kits I find are for 67-69 Firebird, but I bet the 73 are supposed to have some as well. Any Idea where the straps go, and where to find a kit? Txs in advance, KEE Norway

[Formulabruce]

Back of Pass side head to firewall has a strap, and if you have a black wire with a ground tab by the Brake booster, that gets grounded. I dont think there was ever a 'Kit"

[Arcticbird]

Thanks. I suspected one ground strap on passenger side, found it in the assembly manual. Do you know where I can get one? Or should I just go for a universal one? / KEE

[Formulabruce]

Used ones might be frail, I like the OE looking ones that Napa sells

[weranc55]

Originally Posted by Formulabruce

Used ones might be frail, I like the OE looking ones that Napa sells

Do you know what the correct length is?

[78w72]

there is also a heavy gauge ground wire from the trans bellhouing to the frame or floor on my 72.

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by weranc55

Do you know what the correct length is?

Im guessing at 14" and cant get at my spare right now

[Arcticbird]

Thanks again. I will search around if I can locate one here in Norway, if not I'll check with some us vendors.

[Formulabruce]

Top 2 of these would be of use. Im not sure on the trans ground, but it would be long as well as the firewall ground strap. Our Host has these.

[Arcticbird]

Same kit as I used on my -69. I think I might have som left-overs. Thanks again / KEE.

[Held for Ransom]

https://www.lectriclimited.com/batte...nd-strap-84852

Looks like this.

[Norwood]

Originally Posted by Held for Ransom

https://www.lectriclimited.com/batte...nd-strap-84852

Looks like this.

Need the female part.

[4dblnkldude]

Originally Posted by 78w72

there is also a heavy gauge ground wire from the trans bellhouing to the frame or floor on my 72.

Reviving old thread here. I was curious where I took that ground strap from. I just removed the transmission from my 81 TA. Thank you! It went to the frame. There was also a large 1 1/4 washer that looks like it’s copper plated or copper with a 3/8 nut that went on top. Anybody know where this goes it was removed when removing the turbo 350. Any takers.

[78w72]

Originally Posted by 4dblnkldude

Reviving old thread here. I was curious where I took that ground strap from. I just removed the transmission from my 81 TA. Thank you! It went to the frame. There was also a large 1 1/4 washer that looks like it’s copper plated or copper with a 3/8 nut that went on top. Anybody know where this goes it was removed when removing the turbo 350. Any takers.

i have a 81 t/a also & im pretty sure that washer & nut is for the trans mount. i never saw a washer like that before but when i restored the 81 & cleaned up the nuts & bolts i saw that shiny copper washer, i reused it on the mount since thats where it was located on a fairly low mile car. not sure what its purpose is vs a standard steel washer but it looks neat.

[4dblnkldude]

Damn why did I not think of that. The copper threw me off. I just had got this car sorted out mechanically and running great! My wife and I drove all the time on nice days. My daughter loves it and even took it to an import show to show them “what’s up” with her boyfriend. (He drove his civic). Of course dad breaks the transmission. Lol.