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<blockquote data-quote="metalheadjoe" data-source="post: 8746249" data-attributes="member: 581422"><p>The frame and body are generally used as the path to the negative battery terminal for convenience. Basically someone said "we have all this conductive metal; why not use it?" There used to be vehicles that had a positively charged chassis. Ultimately though, the circuit is between the battery terminals. By running "ground" cables directly to the negative battery terminal, you accomplish the same thing as a chassis (frame) ground in most vehicles, but you eliminate the possibility of poor junction points and ensure a strong electrical path to the negative terminal.</p><p></p><p>Vehicles are not connected to the earth the same way buildings are, so the term "ground" is not meant literally as it is in 120v+ ac circuits.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps.</p><p> - Joe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="metalheadjoe, post: 8746249, member: 581422"] The frame and body are generally used as the path to the negative battery terminal for convenience. Basically someone said "we have all this conductive metal; why not use it?" There used to be vehicles that had a positively charged chassis. Ultimately though, the circuit is between the battery terminals. By running "ground" cables directly to the negative battery terminal, you accomplish the same thing as a chassis (frame) ground in most vehicles, but you eliminate the possibility of poor junction points and ensure a strong electrical path to the negative terminal. Vehicles are not connected to the earth the same way buildings are, so the term "ground" is not meant literally as it is in 120v+ ac circuits. Hope that helps. - Joe [/QUOTE]
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