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Conaway2 11-03-2021 08:12 PM

Additional ground cable
 

I would like to add an additional ground cable from the frame to one of the transmission bolts - do any of the vendors sell a suitable cable with a bolt connector at each end, rather than one end with a battery post connector ?

Thanks - Jim

old ugly 11-03-2021 08:16 PM

Re: Additional ground cable
 

NAPA or any auto parts store should be able to help you.
about as thick as the one that goes to your starter and
measure before you go.

Crankster 11-03-2021 09:02 PM

Re: Additional ground cable
 

"Custom" good quality battery and ground cables are available in any length or gauge desired with different ring terminal sizes, for not much money. I get them from a guy on eBay.

Patrick L. 11-04-2021 06:57 AM

Re: Additional ground cable
 

TSC usually has them. The bigger the better.

nkaminar 11-04-2021 07:09 AM

Re: Additional ground cable
 

Marine supply houses have the cable and the connectors to swedge onto the cables. They allow you to use the swedging machine at the store. The marine cables are better quality than the usual automotive cables. Marine wires are tin plated that stops corrosion and there are more wires of small gauge in a cable to make it more flexible.

rotorwrench 11-04-2021 03:22 PM

Re: Additional ground cable
 

I've always made up my own electrical cables since I have the swaging tools. Electrical cable and terminal eyes are available from multiple sources or a person can purchase the flat woven universal ground straps and go that route.

McMimmcs 11-04-2021 06:43 PM

Re: Additional ground cable
 

I always have mine fabricated at a welding shop. Quick, easy and very reasonable!

1931 flamingo 11-04-2021 07:37 PM

Re: Additional ground cable
 

I believe I got one from Snyder's.
Paul in CT


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