Replacment positive battery cable

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Jan 9, 2006 | 07:34 PM

ggirten

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Replacment positive battery cable

I have a bad connector on the positive cable on my first battery. This is made on the cable itself. Has anyone tried cutting the cable and putting on ends like a boat battery? Where would you get another cable besides Ford? I better that would cost a few $$$.

Jan 9, 2006 | 07:36 PM

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you can just cut it and replace it. any parts store sells them.

Jan 9, 2006 | 08:18 PM

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I was wanting something a little beefier. Don't want it heating up from the load, although most is in starting and it has been loose for a while.

Jan 9, 2006 | 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ggirten

I was wanting something a little beefier. Don't want it heating up from the load, although most is in starting and it has been loose for a while.

There are several types of replacement ends out there. Or you can buy a "premade" cable - just measure the old one, and buy one the same length, same wire size or heavier. Most autoparts stores sell them.

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Jan 9, 2006 | 08:38 PM

ggirten

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Most anything will be better than going to the stealership. Thanks for the info

Jan 9, 2006 | 09:22 PM

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Most anything will be better than going to the stealership. Thanks for the info

Marine supply stores have some excellent quality electrical gear...give"em a check.

Jan 10, 2006 | 07:10 AM

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I've thought about the marine style. We have a crimper to put those style ends on the cable. If I can find a big enough piece for the battery, that is what I will probably do.