Posted by Jeremy Horvath [162.158.69.6] on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 20:54:34 :
In Reply to: But but.. posted by jim lee [108.162.246.236] on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 18:27:54 :
Star washers are for electrical contact.
The entire body on the military vehicles was well-grounded. This had several benefits.
Improved electrical system reliability
Suppressed electrical noise - not only helped with radio signals but also helped minimize the telltale emissions
Mitigated static - minimizing accidental detonation of munitions and, coincidentally, improving lighting protection
May even have helped to reduce certain types of corrosion.