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mmzullo 01-24-2014 01:46 PM

battery cables?
 
Who makes there own battery cables? If so what wire do you use? #10 or is it #8. 10 looks thin. I was even thinking going to #6.

Sam Mac 01-24-2014 02:27 PM

I use #2 gage and I solder the ends on.

Calvins66Cub 01-24-2014 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Mac (Post 239176)
I use #2 gage and I solder the ends on.

:IH Trusted Hand: and heat shrink tubing.

mmzullo 01-24-2014 02:46 PM

#2 wow that's heavy.I guess heavier is better. What solder do you use?

Sam Mac 01-24-2014 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mmzullo (Post 239181)
#2 wow that's heavy.I guess heavier is better. What solder do you use?

Don't remember what the solder is, something I've had for years.

Here is a link for welding cable.
http://www.wireandcabletogo.com/Weld...FcEDOgodNWkAUw

Calvins66Cub 01-24-2014 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmzullo (Post 239181)
#2 wow that's heavy.I guess heavier is better. What solder do you use?

General purpose flux core solder.
60%tin/40%lead
.06 diameter

mmzullo 01-24-2014 03:31 PM

Thanks. I'll see if i can find cable and ends

Sam Mac 01-24-2014 04:37 PM

Here is a link for cable ends.

http://www.wiringproducts.com/copper...FYw7OgoduxAAFg

You can find them at Lowes or TSC you should also be able to get cable at TSC

I put the end in the vise open end facing up, heat it with a propane torch, melt the solder in it till it full then slip the cable into the molten solder. I continue heating it till the solder has soaked into the cable. Cool it off, clean it up slip the heat shrink tube over it and heat that with a heat gun.

mmzullo 01-24-2014 05:31 PM

Do you guys still use #2 gauge to the starter also. I want to run new cables on my 149.

Calvins66Cub 01-24-2014 05:41 PM

Here is a link to wire size amperage capacity. It is a marine rated chart, but good for reference.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...e#.UuLdHhDn9hE

#2 is a little overkill for the starter wire, but I like heavy-duty.

#6 would be a minimum for starter wire, IMO.


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