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Post by docchevron132 » 16 Nov 2007

Nah, it's the same horseshit earth strap as used on the bonnets.
Bin it, it's totally unnecessary.
There should however be a proper formed clamp not washers holding the battery to the tray.
I have a few knocking about. I'll bung it on the "items to bring to Mick" list!
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Post by Way2go » 16 Nov 2007

docchevron1472 wrote:Nah, it's the same horseshit earth strap as used on the bonnets.
The idea of the bonnet strap I believe is to reduce radio interference. Whether it works is another matter. :?

Could be used by Cav as good bait for the sorceror? :lol:
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Post by docchevron132 » 17 Nov 2007

It made naff all difference. Total tosh so it was.
Great theory behind it, but in practice, horseshit.
1989 BX 17TD P2 Hybrid
1990 BX 16V It's got big hairy bollocks
1971 BL 350FG ambulance
1993 Dennis Lance 132 It's got mahooosive hairy bollocks!


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Post by smiffy » 17 Nov 2007

docchevron1472 wrote:in practice, horseshit.

OK, was there steam coming off it? john s
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Post by docchevron132 » 17 Nov 2007

Indeed, lots and lots of steaming horseshit!
1989 BX 17TD P2 Hybrid
1990 BX 16V It's got big hairy bollocks
1971 BL 350FG ambulance
1993 Dennis Lance 132 It's got mahooosive hairy bollocks!


Euthenasia, because enough's enough already.

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