Ground cable on filler neck is torn

[KOOPS]

The grounding cable on my filler neck is broken, what/will this affect? Is it an issue I need to resolve soon? 97 chev 4x4

 

[Caman96]

Take it straight to a mechanic!!!!!
Seriously, just fix it, buy another and replace it.

 

[fancyTBI]

They are riveted to the filler neck. If it’s ancient you’d probably be able to pry it off and bolt a new one on. Get a bigger one and put electrical grease on both fastening ends.

 

[Das Hatt]

They are riveted to the filler neck. If it’s ancient you’d probably be able to pry it off and bolt a new one on. Get a bigger one and put electrical grease on both fastening ends.

This is precisely what I did with my 92. I had the bed off and dropped the tank in order to do a bunch of work. It was frayed and holding on for dear life so I bought some grounding straps from AutoZone and greased and bolted it on.

 

[movietvet]

The grounding cable on my filler neck is broken, what/will this affect? Is it an issue I need to resolve soon? 97 chev 4x4

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

What/will this effect? It is to protect against a spark from static electricity in the air and from the flow of fuel into the tank.

One of the reasons why a gas station does not want you putting fuel in an unapproved container.

 

[KOOPS]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

What/will this effect? It is to protect against a spark from static electricity in the air and from the flow of fuel into the tank.

One of the reasons why a gas station does not want you putting fuel in an unapproved container.

Thanks for the info guys, will get it resolved today