Earthing in head light shell?

[Smartv11]

Q - Is earthing a wire in the headlight shell a good earth point?

Paul

 

[phil37]

A - not really - some are fully rubber mounted - regards - Phil

 

[Davo]

A2 - It is if you run an earth wire from the headlight shell back to the common earth.

 

[jotajoe]

A2 - It is if you run an earth wire from the headlight shell back to the common earth.

Good hint Dave.
Id thought of making a earthing bus bar inside the shell but your idea has same result as the return will find the easiest path.

Ive read that the head bearings can be damaged through being used as a pathway.
Joe