Ground Cables And Straps

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Base, 2D Convertible, 5.0L Eng, Eng CD CCC, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD PowerglideSECTION Ground Cables And Straps
Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware broken A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware missing C Require replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware not functioning A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Corroded, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Corroded, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Insulation damaged, exposing conductors 2 Suggest replacement
Loose A Require repair
Missing C Require replacement
Open A Require repair or replacement
Resistance high A Require repair or replacement
Terminal resistance (voltage drop) is out of specification B Require repair or replacement
Voltage drop out of specification B Require repair or replacement
RENDER: 1.0x

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