After the radiator in my El Camino failed a couple years ago I ended up doing alot of research by reading several hotrodding forums and found out what you just said. I think you made a good choice.

Random question. In your first pics you have a wire on the right side not connected anywhere.. i have the same one i think.. not connected anywhere.. truck came like that
Looks like its coming out of the same loom as alt. Wires..
wheres it go? Ground for something?

It's a ground that hooks up on the block near the dipstick. It's for the wiring that connects your headlights, alternator, and other various electronics.

I recommend bolting it on so you don't have any issues. My brothers truck had that ground burn up cause it was not properly grounded and it caused all of the wiring and fuse box in the engine bay to have to be replaced.

Save yourself the hassle and bolt it in.

Have a look here, it's the #2
22re ground wire locations - the guide!!!
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-guide-194413/

Clean both the connector and the area it's getting bolted to with a wire brush or some #0000 steel wool, then smear some dielectric grease on it to help keep corrosion away.


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Thanks guys!