Re: [Chrysler300] 1955 300 batt cables

[paul <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 12/20/2011 7:26 PM, Edward Mills Antique Tractors wrote:

> Second that - clean terminals, dieletric grease, heavy (0 gage)
> cables from battery and to starter, good generator and battery, good
>  fuel& ignition - and all my 6 volt tractors start fine. If you have
>  ignition or fuel issues, 12v does not start either.

Minor addendum to the conversation.

Several years ago I wanted to replace the old battery cables on the
frankentruck.  I searched for Economical replacements for cables for a
30 year old truck, 12V system.  My hunt was hindered by 2 main things,
Low $$ and wanting to have something close to original. I figgered the
mostly stock type might hold up better then the modern replacements
being sold for the application. Also further compounded by the fact that
the small block was yanked in favor of a big block years ago so exact
replacements were not the best choice since the truck was never offered
with a big block (I think).

In all The Looking I did I never saw inexpensive replacements suitable
for a 6V system anywhere.

The cable gauge for a lot of the cheep 12V replacements wasn't even as 
good as the stock ones. It did take a little luck in scoring what I was 
looking for. Eventually I was able to get what I wanted but it took some 
effort and TImE.
Yes I could have gotten suitable factory replacements but the price
difference between the dealer asking $ and what I eventually paid was
enough to pay for some other maintenance frankentruck needed.

  Lesson Learned maybe: spring for the good stuff if you plan on keeping
the car. It Pays!

Once in a while this little item is overlooked,  Its Best to have the 
same gauge for BOTH cables, what goes out has to come back (current wise)

-- 
Paul Holmgren
Mine: 2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hers: 05 PT GT R/T HO Stage 1
Hoosier Corps L#6


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