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gtdohn · 06-13-2019, 11:13 AM

Where do you find good quality battery cables for a 1948 flathead 6 cylinder. 6 volt system.
I believe there are 3 that need to be replaced. Vendors aren't very clear as to what gauge and size they sell. I would like some replies from people who have actually bought them and used them with good results. I also believe they should be 00 size, is that correct?
Thanks.

rockfla · 06-13-2019, 11:27 AM

Use "O" ought or at least "OO" double ought. Try a semi truck parts/repair shop or maybe even a welding supplier, they will have the wire and you can supply the ends and have them sewage the ends on for you. Assuming 6V system??

FortyNiner · 06-13-2019, 12:51 PM

I bought replacements from Rhode Island Wiring and have been very satisfied. They are the proper gauge and length with correct insulation and terminations.

tubman · 06-13-2019, 03:50 PM

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When I needed some 6 volt cables for my engine test stand, I went to the local NAPA store and they made them up while I waited. They are very stout and they were very professionally made. A little expensive though, as I think I paid about $60 for two cables (one was kinda long).

06-13-2019, 11:13 AM	#1
gtdohn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Gilroy, California Posts: 103	Battery Cables for a 1948 flathead 6 Where do you find good quality battery cables for a 1948 flathead 6 cylinder. 6 volt system. I believe there are 3 that need to be replaced. Vendors aren't very clear as to what gauge and size they sell. I would like some replies from people who have actually bought them and used them with good results. I also believe they should be 00 size, is that correct? Thanks. Last edited by gtdohn; 06-13-2019 at 12:18 PM.

06-13-2019, 11:27 AM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,945	Re: Battery Cables for a 1948 flathead 6 Use "O" ought or at least "OO" double ought. Try a semi truck parts/repair shop or maybe even a welding supplier, they will have the wire and you can supply the ends and have them sewage the ends on for you. Assuming 6V system??

06-13-2019, 12:51 PM	#3
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: Battery Cables for a 1948 flathead 6 I bought replacements from Rhode Island Wiring and have been very satisfied. They are the proper gauge and length with correct insulation and terminations. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

06-13-2019, 03:50 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,299	Re: Battery Cables for a 1948 flathead 6 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When I needed some 6 volt cables for my engine test stand, I went to the local NAPA store and they made them up while I waited. They are very stout and they were very professionally made. A little expensive though, as I think I paid about $60 for two cables (one was kinda long).

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