battery cables
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battery cables
where is the best place to get replacement positive and negative cables for a 2000 f 350 7.3 , I checked w/my local dealer and it was like 400. for 3 cables , I was like WOW. If I could get some help that would be great thanks, Ron
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Go to your local INTERSTATE batteries wharehouse, the have the complete positive side for $80 (just replaced mine in nov.) you can have the neg sides made up there for about $20 -$25 each
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Originally Posted by roc0999
I would rather find the proper parts at a reasonable price than to make something work
What's the reason you have to replace all your cables? If it is related to corrosion then maybe the upgraded ends put on a custom cable would be a better route. I'm not a big fan of the thin, cheap looking connectors they put on vehicles today.
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You can also buy cables online:
Negative:
http://trademotion.com/partlocator/i...layCatalogid=0
Positive:
http://trademotion.com/partlocator/i...layCatalogid=0
Ray (rbaker) was kind enough to give me this info so I thought I would forward. I also have cables that are going down the crapshoot (worn out connectors) but haven't gotten around to purchasing new one's yet.
Negative:
http://trademotion.com/partlocator/i...layCatalogid=0
Positive:
http://trademotion.com/partlocator/i...layCatalogid=0
Ray (rbaker) was kind enough to give me this info so I thought I would forward. I also have cables that are going down the crapshoot (worn out connectors) but haven't gotten around to purchasing new one's yet.
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I get my cables made up at a local starter alternator shop. They are alway reasonable and the finished product looks like it was factory. Just call around to starter shops and battery suppliers.
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We've got the genuine Motorcraft parts in our catalog, here's a link. Just match up your OEM numbers to make sure you're getting the correct ones.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,2500
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Warning,, Today I had a slow start but it did start. After full warm up I checked the charging system that verified ok. So I decided to clean the battery cables. What a job. corroded in place. Had to use a grinder to get one of the bolts out to remove the cable (Ok,, No sparks of course due to hydrogen risk). Fan used etc.
After fighting to get all 4 cables off, cleaning drilling out the hole to 5/16 and replacing bolts with new bolts it started up normally. The cold start tomorrow will answer if it needs new batteries. So check your cables and clean the bolts to prevent the hassel I had today.
After fighting to get all 4 cables off, cleaning drilling out the hole to 5/16 and replacing bolts with new bolts it started up normally. The cold start tomorrow will answer if it needs new batteries. So check your cables and clean the bolts to prevent the hassel I had today.
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i went to my local interstate battery shop today and they replaced my terminals w/heavy duty ones and put eyelets on my cables and fixed my problem for under 60.00. That was awesome and I wanted to thank everyone for all your suggestion's , Thanks, Ron
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