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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 11:56 AM
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Getting it done at NAPA. $112 later I'll be in business.

 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 12:52 PM
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Heads up, the cable ends you chose for the battery will let water into the new cable and cause it to fail extremely prematurely.
those are for farmer fixes or roadside repair.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 01:30 PM
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New wires in. Fired up like a champ. Tonight we'll see how the restart goes when it's hot.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselDog409
Heads up, the cable ends you chose for the battery will let water into the new cable and cause it to fail extremely prematurely.
those are for farmer fixes or roadside repair.
The heat shrink end won't help against that? Also it does stay in the garage and only comes out when it's dry, if that helps.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CjohnsonLP
The heat shrink end won't help against that? Also it does stay in the garage and only comes out when it's dry, if that helps.
Don't worry about that. The shrink wrap ends took care of that. I think he shot his ________ off prematurely.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 02:05 PM
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Heads up, the cable ends you chose for the battery will let water into the new cable and cause it to fail extremely prematurely.
those are for farmer fixes or roadside repair.
I agree! Even at car shows I have seen those clamp on battery terminals green and corroded. If you are going to keep those I would make sure you get them ( battery post terminals) sealed up with a good schmear of dielectric grease or some of the battery terminal sealing spray.
All in all though good job with getting the materials and installing them. They look great! I think you will find they were worth the investment.



 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 02:08 PM
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Abe, you didn't understand what i said, this is the end i was talking about
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 02:10 PM
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These are better because you can cover the cable end with heat shrink.

 

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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselDog409
These are better because you can cover the cable end with heat shrink.
I'll look at getting a couple of these. Looks like a pretty quick change out
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 04:34 PM
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What's the worst that can happen with the clamp type battery clamp? After five years it might develop some corrosion and will have to be taken apart. It won't affect anyone else on the road.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 09:46 PM
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SUCCESS! Thank you everyone. In laws are watching the kids tonight so the wife and I took it out for date night. Drove it off and on all night. Started Everytime without fail or hesitation.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 10:15 PM
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CJ, thanks for the update. I'm glad we could help you out.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 08:40 AM
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Wow!

You took it out for the true acid test with your wife on a date night ? You are one brave man! LOL
Jest kidding you of course.
Seriously though, glad it worked out for you and I bet you both had great smiles driving and even starting that truck.
By the way, its a beautiful truck and picture!


 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 07:18 PM
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for anyone else that needs them here is the listing for a 00 gauge pair on ebay for $12
https://www.ebay.com/itm/13383099111...mis&media=COPY
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 07:34 PM
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most know but some might not... there is a difference in size for positive and negative...
 
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