Need help on "Ground Point"-instrument panel.

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No reason it couldnt be used as a ground point, just make sure the contact areas are free of paint and rust. Also run a jumper from that point to engine ground. Most instrument panels are isolated on rubber for vibration.
 

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is that a washer under the bolt? or is that something else? Like TJ said - could be a spot, simply take your v/o meter out, touch the inside of the thread of that hole and ground, see if you have continuity. If so - clean all the mating materials to use.
 

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See, this is why that I should have takes pictures. I think it is a ground junction, if I remember right and of course it could be used as a ground. I didn't want to miss the fact that it could be used for something else, thank you for your answers, Bob.
 

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It's not a ground point, they didn't weld tabs on for ground point as it fails too easily, It's probably a mount for a regulator, relay, horn or something like that.
Can it be used for none yes, but I wouldn't, your way better off either adding a ground lug or terminal eye and wire to a large bolt in the cast like the clutch housing. ;)
 

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Yes, mine is also an l1500DT, and thank you, so now I know. I wondered why my flasher was dangling on the wires, so I will mount it there, thank you. Bob.
 

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Yes, mine is also an l1500DT, and thank you, so now I know. I wondered why my flasher was dangling on the wires, so I will mount it there, thank you. Bob.
From the looks of my flasher there was a decrepit piece of rubber that should have been bolted to that position but with time and dryness it is practically disintegrated

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