battery cables

[jwatso8]

my battery cables pos and neg. the cables ends are split (the lead part). has any of you guy's had problem. i got flat washers and a bolt holding it together right now. (i know its redneck, just how i am) has anyone just replaced the ends. i know it better to replace the hole cable. does anyone know were to get them other than the dealer or part #'s thanks

[Begle1]

I've just replaced the ends several times.

I have had pretty good luck with getting copper ring terminals from Napa, putting them in ViceGrips, filling them full of solder, melting the solder with a torch and sticking the stripped cable end into the molten solder.

[jwatso8]

so i take it you replaced the battery. from a lead post style battery to a stud style like on a big truck battery. to be able to use the copper ring style terminal.

[ekk33]

I use theseadapters with ring terminals.

Best of both worlds, mil spec connectors



http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail ... 0063685508

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail ... 0214212943

Napa Part numbers

NW 728222
NW 728223

[dpuckett]

I had a truck that had some copper ends on the cables, then marine terminals on the battery. Wing nuts holds the ring on the battery, no more broken lead cable ends. Also makes adding accessories easier- undo the wing nut, add the ring from your wire, tighten wing nut.

Dan

[jwatso8]

i might try that marine terminal. if im thanking right we got the same style on the winch thats on the car trailer. they work good

[rmauto1]

I had a truck that had some copper ends on the cables, then marine terminals on the battery. Wing nuts holds the ring on the battery, no more broken lead cable ends. Also makes adding accessories easier- undo the wing nut, add the ring from your wire, tighten wing nut.

Dan

I really like this idea, I have been thinking about doing this for a couple weeks now. Seems to me it would cure a lot of problems before they happen.