Main Battery Cable Replacement – Seeking help on negative side.
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Main Battery Cable Replacement – Seeking help on negative side.
Hello All,
I have a 1999.5 7.3 and I’m replacing the main battery cables because mine were shot. I have the main positive to starter cable(s) replaced with an OEM cable.
I’m running into difficulties on the negative side.
My current negative battery cable is clearly not OEM -- it is one piece going from the driver’s side battery, to the passenger side battery, and then to the frame and was created by a previous owner. I ordered a replacement negative cable and I thought it was the wrong part because it was way to small to connect to both batteries. I learned that it is actually just the passenger side cable and I also need a driver’s side cable that is on the way.
Google isn’t helping me tonight. Does anyone have a DIY or other information on how to replace the stock OEM negative main battery cables?
Assistance is appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
I have a 1999.5 7.3 and I’m replacing the main battery cables because mine were shot. I have the main positive to starter cable(s) replaced with an OEM cable.
I’m running into difficulties on the negative side.
My current negative battery cable is clearly not OEM -- it is one piece going from the driver’s side battery, to the passenger side battery, and then to the frame and was created by a previous owner. I ordered a replacement negative cable and I thought it was the wrong part because it was way to small to connect to both batteries. I learned that it is actually just the passenger side cable and I also need a driver’s side cable that is on the way.
Google isn’t helping me tonight. Does anyone have a DIY or other information on how to replace the stock OEM negative main battery cables?
Assistance is appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
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06-22-2018, 06:22 AM
Good info in the thread above. Stock negative cables go from the battery’s to the front of the block. There is a bolt on driver side and one on the passenger side they bolt too. Make sure the attachment point is clean of grease and crap. Also put a star washer behind the cable so when it is tightened it has a good “bite” or connection.
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Good info in the thread above. Stock negative cables go from the battery’s to the front of the block. There is a bolt on driver side and one on the passenger side they bolt too. Make sure the attachment point is clean of grease and crap. Also put a star washer behind the cable so when it is tightened it has a good “bite” or connection.
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