rjcthree
Well Known Member
I have my engine grounded directly to the battery via a 2 gauge wire. The battery is an Oddessy on the firewall using Van's mount. The wire has crimped terminals at both ends, and is 12" long; it's pretty stiff. The connection is direct with no additional support, and goes straight back from the engine bolt to the battery, witha 2" rise.
What I'm concerned about is the mechanical loading of the battery terminals with the wire mass and engine motion/vibration. Will the battery survive?
In order to get a p-clip to the mount in there, I have to make a longer cable and tie to a different bolt. Not insurmountable, but adds mass, etc.
Anybody have any experience, or know of Oddessy failures due to terminal loading? Any other thoughts welcome....I'm two weeks from hauling the fueslage to the airport, and want to get this type of stuff squared away before....
Thanks, Rick
What I'm concerned about is the mechanical loading of the battery terminals with the wire mass and engine motion/vibration. Will the battery survive?
In order to get a p-clip to the mount in there, I have to make a longer cable and tie to a different bolt. Not insurmountable, but adds mass, etc.
Anybody have any experience, or know of Oddessy failures due to terminal loading? Any other thoughts welcome....I'm two weeks from hauling the fueslage to the airport, and want to get this type of stuff squared away before....
Thanks, Rick
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