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info needed on a '52 239 flatty

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Old 10-25-2014, 07:48 PM
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info needed on a '52 239 flatty

Don't like to ask for help but need a little info .
1. Need a measurement on how far the hood spears protrude forward of the round side hood badges on a '52
2. Need a description ( pic would be better ) of the routing & hook up of the battery terminals on a 239 flatty .
3. Size of cables for proper transfer of elec. .
4. Have a 3/4 tube of the black CL Lawrence butyl rubber windshield & back glass sealant if any one is at the glass install stage .That stuff is nasty .
5. Battery suggestions / referrals .
Am close to final running stage on the stock truck.
Thanks in advance ,Denny
 
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Old 10-25-2014, 09:25 PM
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That's what we're here for, isn't it?

1. I've never seen a spec for the spears. Mine are 5-1/2" past the edge of the round badge. I put them there because that's where there were marks from original installation. (Note: standard cab spears)

2. See below, but IMO that is the wrong way to do it. The ground cable should go to the engine, not the frame. The electrical schematics correctly say "ground to motor"

3. I don't know of anywhere the original gauge is called out, but #0 is the minimum.
 
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For the cable size use at least a 2 awg. Some use 0 wire which is basically welder wire. You can get the cables premade at tractor supply you can get the ground strap there also. The battery can be gotten at advance. They call it a farm truck battery. Costs around $96.
 
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