battery cables?

[mmzullo]

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]

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

[Calvins66Cub]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

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

and heat shrink tubing.

[mmzullo]

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

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by mmzullo

#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]

Originally Posted by mmzullo

#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]

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

[Sam Mac]

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]

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

[Calvins66Cub]

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.