Richiep Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Hi All, Does anyone know where I could get hold of a replacement bonnet earth braid (at least I think that’s what it is!). I can’t see one even listed on websites such as Rimmers etc.. and mine is definitely past it’s best! You can just about make it out in the attached photo, in the top left hand corner.. Thanks in advance! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Hi Richard, Yes, your deteriorated earth strap is visible. I don't think it's standard fitment to a TR6 and I don't think it's required. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 I haven't got one on my TR but in other cars Ive made one by buying a battery strap with flat bolt on terminations at both ends then cutting the insulation off. If you leave the insulation on the strap is too rigid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 I don’t think it’s needed. Just take it off and bin it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Yep never seen one there before. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 6 hours ago, Mike C said: I haven't got one on my TR but in other cars Ive made one by buying a battery strap with flat bolt on terminations at both ends then cutting the insulation off. If you leave the insulation on the strap is too rigid. It was sometimes fashionable in the 1970s to fit them to help to suppress RF interference??? I made one from welding wire which is super flexible it made no difference. Don't bother! Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 43 minutes ago, astontr6 said: It was sometimes fashionable in the 1970s to fit them to help to suppress RF interference??? I made one from welding wire which is super flexible it made no difference. Don't bother! Bruce. Bonnet earth straps were a popular solution to RF interference affecting CB radios in the mid 1970's , I don't know why they were made with such high capacity duty conductor strap. The TR's metallic bonnet and catch would probably serve the same purpose as the strap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 I have a NOS one if you want it. Postage cost only. it will save my children or executors throwing it away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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