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Jul 17, 2009 | 11:52 PM

classictrucknut

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From: mason city iowa

battery cables

this is probably a number dummy question but anyone with the right answer can jump on it too. what is the stock battery cable length for a 79 f 250 ranger with a 351 modified 2 wd 4 speed?

Jul 18, 2009 | 12:26 AM

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You can get away with a +Positive cable of 1 foot, the -Negative 2.5 feet.

If you are getting new cables, buy the biggest (lowest number gauge) you can afford.

I use 00 welding cable. That includes the starter as well.

Josh

Jul 18, 2009 | 12:31 AM

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x2 what bullitt said. O and you may want to change your avatar, I was given an infraction for using that one.

Jul 18, 2009 | 12:48 AM

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battery > ground 34"
battery > solenoid 13"
solenoid > starter 43"

Jul 18, 2009 | 12:51 AM

classictrucknut

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alright so can i get the 00 gauge in premade sealed battery cables or do i need to get the wire and some terminals? and i was gonna change the avatar soon anyway why not tonight ?

Jul 18, 2009 | 12:55 AM

classictrucknut

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i think this one will do any problems with this one?

Jul 18, 2009 | 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by classictrucknut

what is the stock battery cable length for a 79 f 250 ranger with a 351 modified 2 wd 4 speed?

Single or dual battery? Since you didn't say, I'll go with single.

D1PZ14300D .. Battery Cable to Starter Relay / 13" Long / #4 Gauge Wire (Motorcraft 7134)

D1PZ14300S .. Battery Cable to Ground / 34" Long / #1 Gauge Wire (Motorcraft 6341)

D1PZ14431D .. Cable, Starter Relay to Starter / 36" Long / #4 Gauge Wire (Motorcraft 7364)