negative battery cable
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negative battery cable
just recently i changed the battery cables on my truck. the point that the negative cable was grounded to on the manifold bolt is not providing a solid ground anymore. the truck has no power and i have determined that to definately be the problem. where is the best ground location for the cable?
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Albuquerque
I rewired my ground cables. I have a smaller wire that grounds to the bulkhead next to the regulator. I then ran the big wire from the battery to the frame and continued it to the block. Pretty much assures no ground problems. There is also a factory braided wire on the back of the manifold that connects to the body.
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Joined: Sep 2001
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I end up making most of my battery cables because the replacement units are not in the proper configuration. I buy those "lead free" terminals then crimp and (lead) solder wires into them to suit my needs. I don't even like the cheesy crimp terminals they put on the other ends with the cheby 3/8" holes. I buy electrical or welding cable terminals with the proper 5/16" holes and crimp/solder them also.
